(Le Mars) — Former Texas Governor Rick Perry made a stop in Le Mars on Monday afternoon to discuss political issues. Perry, a republican has not yet decided to make a run for the White House, although his comments sounded like those from a person interested in pursuing a presidential run. Perry informed the small gathering he is optimistic for America’s future. The former Texas Governor was the governor of the Lone Star State for 14 years. Perry made mentioned that Texas, while he was governor had the 13th largest economy in the world. He believes if we strengthen our energy policies it will mean economic benefits to the nation.
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Perry said the first thing he would approve on his very first day at the White House would be to approve the Keystone XL transcontinental pipeline.
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Perry believes when electricity and other energy costs are lowered, it will further stimulate the economy.
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The former Texas governor says if the United States would do as he suggests, jobs would be created. He says he knows, because it worked while he was governor of Texas.
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Perry says the single most important thing a government can do for its people is to create an environment where people get to keep more of what they work for. He says entrepreneurs know if they can keep more money, they will be willing to risk more for capital expansion, and they will hire more people.
