“We have not eliminated black poverty in Texas, but we have made meaningful progress.”

Former Governor Perry is introducing his economic and job creation plan at the Nation Press Club this afternoon.

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Rick Perry begins his economic speech talking about Texas's difficult history on race #npclunch — Abby Livingston (@TexasTribAbby) July 2, 2015

man this is a really sombering @GovernorPerry opener at the National Press Club. About man being tortured to death in Texas 100 yrs ago — Rob Schroeder (@mktwrobs) July 2, 2015

“I’m proud to live in a country that has an African-American president.” – @GovernorPerry — Kemberlee Kaye (@KemberleeKaye) July 2, 2015

"The prevalence of black poverty has actually increased under [Obama's] leadership." – Rick Perry — Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) July 2, 2015

Rick #Perry at National Press Club says Obama guilty of "throwing money" at black poverty "and walking away." — Chuck Raasch (@craasch) July 2, 2015

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