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News Release
Sept. 26, 2011
Two-Thirds of Elected Republican Agriculture Commissioners
Endorse Rick Perry for President

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of six of the nation’s elected Agriculture Commissioners, representing two-thirds of the Republicans that are elected to this post.

Agriculture Commissioners endorsing Gov. Perry include:

Commissioner Gary Black of Georgia previously announced his support of Gov. Perry in early September.

“I am honored to receive the support of these principled conservatives in my campaign for President,” said Gov. Perry. “As a former agriculture commissioner and governor of a state with a significant agriculture sector, I have a deep understanding of the challenges our farmers and ranchers face, and the resources they need to succeed. As president, I will work with the states to ensure our ag professionals have the tools and freedom they need to thrive, and I will work to reverse the damaging policies of this current administration so that we can create the jobs that will get America working again.”

“As a former cotton farmer and Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Rick Perry understands the needs of Georgia agriculture and rural America,” said Georgia Commissioner Gary Black. “And as a true fiscal conservative, he shares my belief in a limited government that doesn’t over-regulate, over-tax or over-spend. Rick Perry’s proven conservative leadership is exactly what America needs.”

"Gov. Rick Perry has a proven record of working on behalf of farmers and ranchers in Texas, both as governor and a former ag commissioner,” said Louisiana Commissioner Mike Strain. “Agricultural industries across America would do well to have him as our next President and I am proud to endorse him in his bid for the White House. He is the leader our nation needs to get America working again, revive our economy and bring back a sense of pride to this great country."