On the recordJuly 12, 2019
This week, Texas lost a son and America lost one of our finest patriots. Ross Perot was a leader, risk-taker, and a businessman who embodied the meaning of the American Dream. Growing up in east Texas in what could be described as extreme poverty, Perot sought to make a difference in the lives of many, and he did just that. He was a leading example of the great things that can happen in this great country. He left his home to serve our country in the U.S. Navy and later returned to grow his family and build his business empire. He was a self-made man who always remembered his humble beginnings, graciously giving time and resources to causes in both our Texas community and around the world. He especially loved our men and women in uniform and was one of the first to speak out and do something about the treatment of our POWs. Perot also long warned us about the dangers of our growing national debt and sought to make politics and the economy less complicated. Remember that he would say, ``It's just that simple.'' Throughout his life, he prioritized love of his family and his country. We will all remember his service to our Nation and his fun and feisty spirit. May we all say a prayer for his wife, children, and grandchildren and celebrate the life of this amazing man. God bless Ross Perot. God bless his family. And God bless our country. ____________________
