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Rick Perry

As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility.

Rick Perry

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Rick Perry is saying that the government’s job is not to ensure everyone gets the same results, but to create conditions where individuals can succeed according to their own goals and efforts. He emphasizes that personal responsibility and individual ambition are key to achieving success, rather than relying on government guarantees.

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