Rick Perry: Texas Has Right to Secede From Space Industry

Texas Governor Rick Perry on Obama's plan to cancel Constellation, and the possible job losses at the Johnson Space Center:

Texas has the right to secede from the Union, from the truck production company in Sealy, and from the space industry. How many times do I have to tell Obama that we don't want his stinkin' government money or his government jobs? Texas is a unique place and we can create our own jobs. My friend Farouk Shami is a good example - he can create jobs by the tens of thousands, more than enough to replace any job losses at JSC.

Texans are tired of government intrusion. I say this to the President: No bailouts for the Johnson Space Center. Give those jobs to private contractors in California, that sissy state where they lap up government handouts.

We've got the lowest rate of unemployment rate in the U.S. and the loss of a couple of jobs at JSC, won't change that. I want to be sure NASA and their government jobs program hears me loud and clear . . . . Adios, Mofo!