Sheriff Joe Arpaio Endorses Governor Rick Perry for President

American Freedom ^ | 29th November 2011 | Press Release

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AMHERST, N.H. - Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a steadfast advocate for border security and national leader in combating on illegal immigration, citing Gov. Perry's unmatched efforts to bolster border security in Texas in light of a federal government that for too long has abdicated this basic responsibility to the states. Sheriff Arpaio made his announcement at Joey's Diner in Amherst, New Hampshire.

"The federal government has failed on border crime and border enforcement, and no candidate for president has done more to secure the border than Governor Rick Perry. I have been watching Governor Perry and Texas closely and know his border surge operations with state, local and federal law enforcement officials have helped shut down the illegal trafficking of weapons, drugs and people," said Sheriff Arpaio. "I'm endorsing Rick Perry because we need a tough-on-crime president who will champion and fund full-time border security operations from Brownsville to San Diego. Governor Perry has a superior border security record and plan to make our border and our nation safer."

As governor of Texas, Rick Perry has diligently worked to fill the gap left by Washington's abject failure to secure the nation's southern border with Mexico, and supported and passed measures to combat illegal immigration.

He has directed more than $400 million since 2005 to provide law enforcement the tools they need to combat border-related crime. The governor's initiatives have put more boots on the ground, including Texas Rangers and National Guard units, and improved technology to help law enforcement detect and deter criminal activity on the border. In January 2009, Gov. Perry asked President Obama to authorize 1,000 additional National Guard troops and six helicopters to assist the state in doing Washington's job, but he has refused.

"Sheriff Arpaio knows the struggle border states face as Washington politicians and bureaucrats fail time and again to properly secure our nation's southern boundary with Mexico," said Gov. Perry. "I am honored to have Sheriff Arpaio's support for my presidential campaign and our shared goals of fighting border crime with more personnel, border fencing and surveillance. A secure border is vital to protecting America's national security, public safety and jobs. As president, I will secure the border within a year putting thousands more federal boots on the ground, strategic fencing and aerial resources to fight border crime and make our states and nation safer."

Gov. Perry's border security initiatives have resulted in the seizure of 6.8 million pounds of marijuana; 82,353 pounds of cocaine; 1,835 pounds of heroin; and 7,552 pounds of methamphetamine which has an estimated value of more than $6.5 billion. In addition, officers have seized $227 million in currency and more than 3,500 illegal weapons.

Additionally, to combat illegal immigration, Gov. Perry:

Championed a Voter ID law that ensures only American citizens will be able to vote in elections;

Signed into law a requirement that only citizens and legal residents may obtain a driver license;

Declared legislation outlawing "sanctuary cities" an emergency item in Texas, and added it to the call of the special session;

Fought for tougher penalties for those who engage in human trafficking;

Signed a law that requires counties to assist the state in tracking the number of illegal immigrants in Texas county jails;

Passed an omnibus gang bill providing even more tools for law enforcement to be able to infiltrate and break up the transnational gangs; and

Protected a Texas law that prevents any public agency, taxing jurisdiction or economic development corporation from receiving public subsidies if they have been found to have hired undocumented workers.

Also known as "America's Toughest Sheriff," Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been elected five times as Maricopa County Sheriff in Arizona, serving in the post for 20 years, and is respected for his successful efforts to fight crime, combat illegal immigration and raise awareness of the federal government's ongoing failure to secure the border. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953, and as a police officer in Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas for five years. He then joined the Bureau of Narcotics, eventually renamed the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) where he became one of the very first federal agents sent overseas to help dismantle the international heroin conspiracy operating in Turkey and throughout the Middle East. Sheriff Arpaio was a regional director for the DEA for Mexico and South America and was head of the DEA for Texas and Arizona.

[Lakeshark]

Wtf?

Splain this to me please........

[Scythian]

Here, let me explain.

Perry has less chance of winning this race than does Duncan Hunter.

[Lakeshark]

The explanation asked for is why would Arpaio endorse Perry?

[lahargis]

"The federal government has failed on border crime and border enforcement, and no candidate for president has done more to secure the border than Governor Rick Perry. I have been watching Governor Perry and Texas closely and know his border surge operations with state, local and federal law enforcement officials have helped shut down the illegal trafficking of weapons, drugs and people," said Sheriff Arpaio.

Cannot say it better! Out with Barry in with Perry!"

[Scythian]

Oh, good point, why would a tough on immigration sherrif endorse an open borders guy? Beats me, maybe sherrif’s are appointed down there and he doesn’t want to mess up a good thing?

It’s probably that “stupid texas thing”, here’s the best explanation I can find ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QltlctqfY4E

[Just A Reader]

I agree that Perry will fair well against Obama in a debate. I only saw clips of debates and Perry did make me wince but Obama is an absolute nothing. Plus you’re right that Perry has the ability to get under others skin and he has already done it to Obama. Also, Perry has a sense of humor and seems to be able to handle being made fun of. Obama on the other hand can not, under any circumstances, handle ridicle or criticism. I really think if he has to face Perry it will totally discombobulate him.

[normy]

Perry opposed it for Texas, but did you know we still use LEO's down on the border to assist the Border Patrol. It's mandatory. One of my relatives at Thanksgiving who works for the Highway Patrol spent 2 weeks down there and turned 18 illegals over to BP.

Perry did join with Arizona in the lawsuit to defend Arizona's right to pass that law though because Arizona thought it was in their best interest.

[normy]

I have seen you Texas Freep. You need to come back. You still have a place at the table.

[Just A Reader]

Perry and Palin both generate foaming at the mouth hatred. They both seem to be strong in the face of opposition. Plus she supported him in his last election even as all the other big wigs in the GOP (plus all the Bushs) endosed Kay Baily.

[normy]

Grunthor, Obama needs a teleprompter to talk to sixth graders. Perry has the record to contrast Obama’s that Newt doesn't have, plus Perry is a true social conservative. Perry is also likable in speeches and in person. Newt is not.

[Just A Reader]

Perry also really intimadates Obama, that should rattle Obama in the debates - unless he has an ear piece with someone giving him what to say.

[hocndoc]

The Tea Party of Texas is not an homogenous entity, we don’t have State wide meetings or a Platform, and we don’t have a leader that can speak for us. I’m a member of Texas Hill Country Tea Party Patriots. We have not asked for another Special Session.

With Hotze, Adams, and others against the Bill, what makes you think an expensive Second Special Session would be effective?

Special Sessions cost money, around $1 million to $1.2 million according to the Legislative Budget Board. http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/06/02/3124097/whats-the-special-legislative.html

[Grunthor]

“Obama needs a teleprompter to talk to sixth graders.”

I know.

“Perry has the record to contrast Obama’s that Newt doesn’t have, plus Perry is a true social conservative.”

I agree with you on Perrys’ record. I do not believe for one second that this election will have anything to do with social issues.

“Perry is also likable in speeches and in person. Newt is not.”

I agree on both counts. I also believe that sometimes a nation finds itself in such dire straights that only a true *rick can pull it’s fat out of the fire. We know that Gingrich is one.

Jurys’ still out on Rick.

[TexasFreeper2009]

well, since I am here in Texas I wont get to vote till March anyway, but if Perry is still in the race and competitive then I will gladly vote for him.

But my number one priority is making sure Romney loses.

[montag813]

With Hotze, Adams, and others against the Bill, what makes you think an expensive Second Special Session would be effective?

I could arrange a very large crowd to help convince them.

Special Sessions cost money, around $1 million to $1.2 million according to the Legislative Budget Board.

Dead cops are more expensive. Just ask the widow of Officer Johnson, whom you mentioned earlier, or the 6 other Houston cops murdered by illegals in the past 4 years.

[hocndoc]

Where were you and your large crowd on June 24th or 27th? I was at the Capitol on June 27th, with friends, to let our Legislature know how I felt about their flaking out on the 24th. (After a weekend of emails to the same effect.)

[Mr. Fabtastic]

“I like him,” Arpaio said. “He’s a man of principle, of good character. He did a great job in Massachusetts and I feel he’s going to make a great president.”

That was Arpaio endorsing Romney in 2008

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,255428,00.html#ixzz1f7l6werq

[Theodore R.]

But does Perry endorse Arpaio?

[normy]

I don’t think the election will come down to social issues either, it will be jobs and the economy. The fact Perry is a social conservative is a bonus.

[Theodore R.]

Grunthor, have you thought about the other Rick —Santorum. Less baggage