Perry says of the U.S.: ‘It kind of feels like 1979 again’
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rick Perry on Monday continued to cast himself as the conservative leader with military credentials necessary to lead America.
The former governor said his time “wearing the uniform” as a pilot in the Air Force painted his world view and “brought home to him” that America is an extraordinary country.
“I’m optimistic about this country,” Perry said. “Our best days are in front of us.”
But Perry contends America is in the doldrums, much like in the late 1970s, when the job participation rate was low, a Soviet grain embargo was in effect, and hostages were taken after the U.S. Embassy in Iran was overrun.
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