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Vote for Dewhurst, Smitherman and Medina on Tuesday

Tomorrow is a very important day – runoff election day. A lot of the pundits said voters would be too busy with summer trips to turn out to vote in large numbers. Of course, they said the same thing about a May primary election the day after Memorial Day.

So I ask you to prove them wrong, and do your duty by voting in tomorrow’s runoff election. There are very important statewide contests on the ballot, in addition to a number of runoffs for local office and the state legislature.

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Those Who Keep Us Free

As we celebrate our nation's independence, I am mindful of those who have paid the price for our freedom.

Generations of Americans have fought and died to build the freest and most prosperous nation on earth. From the days of the Revolution, to our warriors fighting overseas today, America's best have given their all for a cause greater than self: the liberation of the oppressed, and the freedom of the many.

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Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks to the 2012 Texas Republican State Convention

Howdy! It’s great to be in Fort Worth, where the West begins.

I bring greetings from your capital city, where the Democrat-controlled city motto is “Keep Austin weird.” This week in Fort Worth we have a different motto: Keep Texas Republican.

I can’t think of a better county to host the nation’s largest Republican convention than our largest Republican county: Tarrant County.

It’s right here where the conservative cause is strongest, and the voice of the Tea Party is the loudest.

It’s been two years since we last got together. And you might say a lot has happened since then.

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Our 2012 Texas Republican Convention Video

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Scott Walker Victory

Gov. Walker’s victory tonight is a major triumph for the people of Wisconsin and the leaders with the courage to defy the status quo and make the tough decisions necessary to rein in government spending and jump-start job creation.

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Governor Perry's Texas Republican Primary Election Night Statement

Anita and I congratulate Mitt Romney on securing the Republican nomination and think it is appropriate that the strongest economic leader and jobs state has put him over the top in an election where President Obama’s failed jobs and economic record will be front and center.

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Honor their Sacrifice today. Exercise your Freedom on May 29th

Memorial Day is a solemn American tradition honoring our service men and women and the sacrifices they made for our freedoms. Let us take a moment from this long weekend to pray for our fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. To pray for our active duty military and their loves ones, especially those serving abroad.

We are grateful for their willingness to protect and defend our communities, our Constitution and the many freedoms we as Texans and American enjoy.

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Governor Perry will make several stops in East Texas to discuss important issues related to the state budget.

NOTE: Times listed reflect beginning of the event program.

Wednesday, May 23

11:30 a.m. – Marshall
Gov. Perry joined by Rep. Wayne Christian
The Weisman
Group Room, 3rd Floor
211 North Washington Avenue
Marshall, TX 75670

2:30 p.m. – Lindale
Gov. Perry joined by Rep. Bryan Hughes
Miranda Lambert Store
*100 East Hubbard Street*
Lindale, TX 75771

4:45 p.m. – Greenville
Gov. Perry joined by Rep. Dan Flynn
The Landmark on Lee Street
2980 Lee Street
Greenville, TX 75401

Thursday, May 24

2:15 p.m. – Lumberton

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