Perry Gives Final Public Speech as Texas Governor

A day after Gov. Rick Perry bid farewell to the statehouse, he spoke to Republicans at a national party gathering in San Diego, where he offered no specifics on his expected run for president — but alluded to the burgeoning campaign.

“This is my last public speech {as governor}, so I have a few things to say," Perry said at the Republican National Committee's winter meeting. "First among them: Thank you for helping us elect a Republican majority in both houses of Congress."

“2014 was a great start,” he added. “2016 is when we finish the job.”

The speech was heavy with criticism for President Obama on foreign affairs, the economy and securing the border.

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