A gracious speech from the heart and a perfectly worded endorsement for Gingrich. Perry’s love of the US and deep concern for our future is obvious and weighed heavily, I believe, in his timing to drop out today and to endorse Newt.
I will miss his relentless championing of states’ rights as the antidote to an out-of-control Federal government.
Newt’s statement on Governor Rick Perry’s suspension of his campaign and endorsement:
“I am humbled and honored to have the support of my friend Rick Perry. His selflessness is yet another demonstration of his deep sense of citizenship and commitment to the cause of limited government, historic American values and greater freedom for every American.
Governor Perry will continue to be a leader for the cause of conservatism, especially for more American energy and for implementing the 10th Amendment across the country.
South Carolinians have a chance this Saturday to nominate a bold Reagan conservative who will offer a dramatic contrast with President Obama this fall in the general election.
I ask the supporters of Governor Perry to look at my record of balancing the budget, cutting spending, reforming welfare, and enacting pro-growth policies to create millions of new jobs and humbly ask for their vote.”