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Rick Perry Says His Remarks on Immigration Were Inappropriate

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By Philip Rucker, Published: September 28

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, facing a conservative backlash over his labeling as heartless those who oppose his state law giving college tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants, said Wednesday that the tone of his remarks was inappropriate. In an on-camera interview with Newsmax.com, a conservative media outlet, Perry said he had been over-passionate in his answer to a question about the law during last weeks GOP presidential candidates debate. I probably chose a poor word to explain that, Perry said in the interview. For people who dont want their state to be giving tuition to illegal aliens, illegal immigrants in this country, thats their call, and I respect that. Although he walked back his remarks, Perry stood by the legislation and noted that it passed in 2001 with the support of all but four legislators in Texas. I was probably a bit over-passionate by using that word. And it was inappropriate, Perry said. But heres what I do believe: that it is a states sovereign right to decide that issue for themselves.
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Nope. He is not conservative enough for me if he is willing to give illegals advantages over Americans. He gets no pass from me.
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freedombecki said: ↑

Rick Perry Says His Remarks on Immigration Were Inappropriate

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By Philip Rucker, Published: September 28

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, facing a conservative backlash over his labeling as heartless those who oppose his state law giving college tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants, said Wednesday that the tone of his remarks was inappropriate. In an on-camera interview with Newsmax.com, a conservative media outlet, Perry said he had been over-passionate in his answer to a question about the law during last weeks GOP presidential candidates debate. I probably chose a poor word to explain that, Perry said in the interview. For people who dont want their state to be giving tuition to illegal aliens, illegal immigrants in this country, thats their call, and I respect that. Although he walked back his remarks, Perry stood by the legislation and noted that it passed in 2001 with the support of all but four legislators in Texas. I was probably a bit over-passionate by using that word. And it was inappropriate, Perry said. But heres what I do believe: that it is a states sovereign right to decide that issue for themselves.
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No. he should stand up like a man and own what he said. He's just another "amnesty for all" candidate.
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freedombecki said: ↑

Rick Perry Says His Remarks on Immigration Were Inappropriate

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By Philip Rucker, Published: September 28

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, facing a conservative backlash over his labeling as heartless those who oppose his state law giving college tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants, said Wednesday that the tone of his remarks was inappropriate. In an on-camera interview with Newsmax.com, a conservative media outlet, Perry said he had been over-passionate in his answer to a question about the law during last weeks GOP presidential candidates debate. I probably chose a poor word to explain that, Perry said in the interview. For people who dont want their state to be giving tuition to illegal aliens, illegal immigrants in this country, thats their call, and I respect that. Although he walked back his remarks, Perry stood by the legislation and noted that it passed in 2001 with the support of all but four legislators in Texas. I was probably a bit over-passionate by using that word. And it was inappropriate, Perry said. But heres what I do believe: that it is a states sovereign right to decide that issue for themselves.
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He may get a pass, but he wont win regardless. The debates he has been part off have clearly shown he would be utterly destroyed by Obama and since the GOP is trying to find the great white hope to defeat Obama at any cost, then Perry has secured his own failure. The real question is.. when will he drop out..
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Oh gosh.

Both Romney and Perry are walking back nearly everything they've said at one point or another.

However, this was one of the things I really agreed with.
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He would own up to his remarks, which have painted him into a corner on this subject. Own it and campaign on it. I'm sure there is a constituency for the pov out there somewhere.
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freedombecki said: ↑

Rick Perry Says His Remarks on Immigration Were Inappropriate

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By Philip Rucker, Published: September 28

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, facing a conservative backlash over his labeling as heartless those who oppose his state law giving college tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants, said Wednesday that the tone of his remarks was inappropriate. In an on-camera interview with Newsmax.com, a conservative media outlet, Perry said he had been over-passionate in his answer to a question about the law during last weeks GOP presidential candidates debate. I probably chose a poor word to explain that, Perry said in the interview. For people who dont want their state to be giving tuition to illegal aliens, illegal immigrants in this country, thats their call, and I respect that. Although he walked back his remarks, Perry stood by the legislation and noted that it passed in 2001 with the support of all but four legislators in Texas. I was probably a bit over-passionate by using that word. And it was inappropriate, Perry said. But heres what I do believe: that it is a states sovereign right to decide that issue for themselves.
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Why should he get a pass? He was either lying on stage, or he is lying now. Take your pick.
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Thanks. I just wanted to get the honest opinions of several of you to see how people felt about candidates who say things that come out differently than what they thought they said.
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What is, or defines, "Conservative enough"?
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freedombecki said: ↑

Rick Perry Says His Remarks on Immigration Were Inappropriate

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By Philip Rucker, Published: September 28

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, facing a conservative backlash over his labeling as heartless those who oppose his state law giving college tuition breaks to the children of illegal immigrants, said Wednesday that the tone of his remarks was “inappropriate.” In an on-camera interview with Newsmax.com, a conservative media outlet, Perry said he had been “over-passionate” in his answer to a question about the law during last week’s GOP presidential candidates debate. “I probably chose a poor word to explain that,” Perry said in the interview. “For people who don’t want their state to be giving tuition to illegal aliens, illegal immigrants in this country, that’s their call, and I respect that.” Although he walked back his remarks, Perry stood by the legislation and noted that it passed in 2001 with the support of all but four legislators in Texas. “I was probably a bit over-passionate by using that word. And it was inappropriate,” Perry said. “But here’s what I do believe: that it is a state’s sovereign right to decide that issue for themselves.”
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Why should he get a pass? He was either lying on stage, or he is lying now. Take your pick.
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He is apologizing for calling people heartless.

He stands behind his position 100%.

http://www.usmessageboard.com/polit...-debate-perry-wont-back-down.html#post4202615
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