Rick Perry in Trump Cabinet members actions and issues
On Principles & Values:
Trump Is imperfect, but perhaps he's the 'Chosen One'
Rick Perry told "Fox & Friends" that he believes President Trump is the "chosen one." "God's used imperfect people all through history. King David wasn't perfect.
Saul wasn't perfect. Solomon wasn't perfect." He added: "And I actually gave the president a little-one pager on those Old Testament kings about a month ago and I shared it with him.
Source: PoliticalWire.com on 2019 Trump Cabinet
Nov 25, 2019
On Environment:
Simultaneous economic growth & environmental protection
Perry's leadership of Texas proved that economic growth and protection of the environment can be achieved simultaneously. While adding population and more than 2.2 million jobs during his tenure, Texas also experienced major reductions in carbon
dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions. Despite having a rapidly growing population and one of the largest petrochemical refining industries in the world, Texas saw its air quality improve.
Source: Energy.gov official website for Trump Cabinet biographies
Dec 31, 2018
On Homeland Security:
1970s: flew C-130 tactical airlift aircraft in Air Force
Between 1972 and 1977, Perry served in the U.S. Air Force flying C-130 tactical airlift aircraft in Europe and the Middle East. He is a lifetime member of both the NRA and American Legion Post #75. Prior to being elected Lieutenant Governor in 1998,
he served two terms as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture and three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.Perry married his childhood sweetheart, Anita, in 1982. They have two children and two beautiful granddaughters.
Source: Energy.gov official website for Trump Cabinet biographies
Dec 31, 2018
On Principles & Values:
Longest-serving governor In Texas history
Secretary Perry is a veteran of the United States Air Force, a former farmer and rancher, and the longest-serving governor In Texas history, having led the world's 12th-largest economy from 2000 to 2015. He has devoted his adult life to creating
prosperity and opportunity for families.Prior to joining the Administration as Secretary of Energy, Perry served as the 47th Governor of Texas. As Governor of the Lone Star State, Perry championed conservative principles that helped Texas become
America's economic engine. Under Perry's leadership, Texas became a national leader for job creation, innovation, and population growth.
Perry grew up the son of tenant farmers in the tiny West Texas community of Paint Creek. He was one of the first
in his family to go to college, earning a degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, where he was also a member of the Corps of Cadets and a Yell Leader.
Source: Energy.gov official website for Trump Cabinet biographies
Dec 31, 2018
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