October 05, 2011
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding Sarah Palin's announcement earlier today:
"Sarah Palin is a good friend, a great American and a true patriot. I respect her decision and know she will continue to be a strong voice for conservative values and needed change in Washington."
Rick Perry, Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Palin Announcement Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/297759