Rep. Jeff Perry in His Own Words

Governor Romney endorses Jeff Perry

Fromer Republican Governor and Presidential candidate picks Jeff Perry
Mitt Romney also give Perry campaign $2,500 contribution

Jeff Perry, Sandwich, with retired USAF Brig. General and former Deputy Asst. Secretary of the Air Force Jimmy Dishner, Orleans, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney who endorsed Perry for the GOP run fo the 10th district congressional seat.

Today, Mitt Romney's Free and Strong America PAC endorsed Jeff Perry's candidacy to represent the 10th Congressional District of Massachusetts.

"I worked closely with Jeff on initiatives to reduce spending, lower taxes, and reform government. He will be a strong conservative voice against the Washington culture of higher taxes, higher spending, and higher debt."
                  - Gov. Mitt Romney.

"I am proud to endorse Jeff Perry for U.S. Congress. As Governor, I worked closely with Jeff on initiatives to reduce spending, lower taxes, and reform government. He will be a strong conservative voice against the Washington culture of higher taxes, higher spending, and higher debt. I am looking forward to the contributions he will make in the U.S. House of Representatives," said Romney.

Romney's PAC is also sending Perry's campaign a $2,500 primary election contribution.

"I am proud to have Mitt Romney's endorsement. I have the highest level of respect for Mitt. He was an outstanding Governor of the Commonwealth and it is my hope he will enter the political arena again in the near future. Mitt Romney is one of the most influential figures in politics today, and I am humbled by his support and the confidence he has placed in my campaign for Congress."

The Jeff Perry for Congress Campaign continues to add key Massachusetts endorsements. Mitt Romney's endorsement today adds to the growing list of important Massachusetts political figures supporting Jeff Perry. Previously announced endorsements include, U.S. Senator Scott Brown, former Lt. Governor Kerry Healey and Plymouth State Representative Vinny deMacedo.

An Energy Agenda for American Prosperity

Our nation finds itself at a crossroads during these difficult economic times, facing high unemployment rates, a record high national debt and a growing trade deficit with other countries.  Many industries continue to outsource or shed American jobs. 

Now is a critical opportunity to focus on growth sectors of our economy to provide for a prosperous future for our current economy and future generations.  These emerging industries will help position us to remain competitive in the global economy and allow us to reduce our dependency on other nations, some of which stand in direct opposition to American democracy and values. 

One key sector to securing a strong economic future for America is the development of clean, efficient, and renewable domestic sources of energy.  An ambitious and technologically advanced domestic energy initiative offers largely untapped potential to invigorate our economy and secure a strong future of sustainable energy independence for America.  It will free American citizens and businesses from being subject to the whims of foreign leaders, OPEC, and political instability which drive up the energy prices we pay. 

Each year, the United States spends approximately 700 billion dollars on foreign supplies of energy, most notably oil.  Imagine what a positive impact these funds could have on the American economy if these dollars were invested in developing a domestic energy infrastructure.  While a reduction in our dependence on foreign oil will not happen overnight, we already possess the technology to begin our pursuit of a new energy strategy for America.   For both economic and national security reasons, this must be a high priority for those who serve in Congress.

As part of our domestic energy agenda, we often first consider non-renewable energy sources such as oil, natural gas, and coal.  Efforts are underway to cultivate additional domestic sources of these fossil fuels and to reduce the environmental impact of their energy generation.  The President's recent announcement of new areas to explore domestic sources is a good step.

Natural gas offers promise as a cleaner and more efficient alternative to oil.  Currently providing almost a quarter of the country's energy, 84% of natural gas utilized in the United States is produced right here in America.   The Canal Power plant in Sandwich should be converted to natural gas.  Environmentally, natural gas is a significantly cleaner fuel than oil, and thus emissions would be drastically reduced. From a national security point of view, burning American natural gas would be a positive step in reducing our dependence on foreign sources of oil. In addition, the Canal plant would be able to provide the Town of Sandwich with much needed tax revenue and the many employees who count on the plant to support their families would remain employed.

Coal energy accounts for half of the electricity usage in the United States.  It is an affordable and abundant fossil fuel, with enough American coal to help power our country for the next 200 years. Because of concerns about the high level of carbon dioxide emissions generated by coal energy, clean coal technology has been employed to mitigate the level of pollution; however, to create a sustainable energy future for America, we must focus on maximizing the potential of clean renewable energy sources which could power our nation for generations to come.

America is blessed with abundant natural resources to support the production of wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.  The potential of these energy sources is limited only by our ability to harness them.  Many Massachusetts companies are already emerging as leaders in adapting these technologies for residential and commercial use.  Cash-strapped municipalities are also beginning to pursue the potential cost savings, improved efficiency, and environmental benefits that wind and solar power can offer.

It is also important to explore the possibility of enhancing our nation's nuclear energy capabilities.  Our country is home to more than 100 nuclear power plants, which provide almost 20% of the nation's electricity and are the country's number one source of emission-free electricity. The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, the only nuclear power plant in Massachusetts, generates enough power for 550,000 homes. 

Because the energy industry in our country is already taking substantive steps to reduce emissions and adopt pioneering technology, it is imperative that we avoid counterproductive government regulations such as cap and trade which only increase energy costs for consumers and businesses.  Cap and trade implements artificial emission limits for large industrial companies, forcing them to buy permits for any additional emissions.  It therefore reduces the resources available to energy companies as they seek to adapt to America's changing energy landscape. 

Cultivating our varied domestic energy resources will help strengthen America's national security, foster the growth of cutting-edge industries, and create innovative high wage jobs.  Clean domestic energy will also allow us to protect our environment and promote an independent and sustainable future for our nation. 

Rep. deMacedo Endorses Colleague, Rep. Jeff Perry,

Rep. Vinny deMacedo (R-Plymouth) today announced his endorsement of his colleague, Rep. Jeff Perry (R-Sandwich), in the race for the 10th Congressional District.

"Jeff has been my colleague in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for 8 years, and we serve together as members of the House Committee on Ways and Means," said Rep. deMacedo. "I have had the opportunity to work with him on countless important issues, and I continue to be impressed by his dedication, diligence and commitment to public service.

"I am proud to endorse his candidacy and confident that he will be an effective advocate for Plymouth, the region, and the Commonwealth as a member of Congress."

Rep. deMacedo is hosting an event in Jeff's honor on Tuesday, May 4th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Yacht Club, 34 Union Street, Plymouth. All are welcome to take this opportunity to meet Jeff and learn more about his candidacy.

Perry takes on illegal immigration in State Budget

Representative Jeffrey Davis Perry (R-Sandwich) filed an amendment to the 2011 State Budget that establishes comprehensive regulations restricting non-residents of the Commonwealth from obtaining tax-payer funded public benefits. 

Filed as Amendment Number 119, and mirrored after legislation passed in both Colorado and Georgia, this measure ensures that taxpayer funded benefits go only to those who are eligible to receive them.  The amendment requires that anyone attempting to receive a public benefit must first be verified by the Federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement program "SAVE." This system is already in existence and is both inexpensive and produces prompt results. The amendment also includes exemptions for those under the age of 18 and in disaster situations where state benefits must be accessed in an expeditious manner.

As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Representative Perry is concerned about the financial impact that illegal immigration is having on our already burdened social services. "Every year we hear about the lack of funds and resources in the area of health and human services. This amendment will help limit further abuses of our system and ensure only those eligible to receive benefits will have access to them" said Representative Perry.

This amendment also imposes stark punishments for those found to have falsified records or documents pertaining to their identity or place of residence.  Those penalties include fines of up to $5,000 and/or incarceration for up to 1 year.

PERRY FILES 3,775 CERTIFIED SIGNATURES

Tenth Congressional District candidate Jeff Perry cleared the final hurdle to make this fall's primary ballot, turning in 3,775 certified signatures to the office of the Secretary of State this morning.

Perry far exceeded the 2,000 certified signatures necessary to make the ballot, and he is the first candidate in the race to reach that milestone.

"Our campaign solicited and received signatures from all 41 cities and towns in the 10th Congressional District, from Quincy to Cape Cod and the Islands," said Perry. "I'm proud of our accomplishment, and I'm especially thankful for the tremendous ‘Perry's Patriots' volunteer network that's working hard for us on this and other grassroots efforts. It's gratifying to receive such a strong showing of support for the campaign from all across the district."

Perry's signature filing is the latest in a series of successes his campaign has had in recent weeks. Last month, Perry received the endorsement of United States Senator Scott Brown. He also recorded the largest fundraising total of any candidate in the race, posting $151,073 in receipts. And, he held extremely well-attended rallies to kick off his campaign and open a local campaign office.

More recently, the National Republican Congressional Committee announced that Jeff Perry is "On The Radar" for its Young Guns program this year. Perry is the only candidate in the 10th Congressional District who has received the designation, and is one of only two congressional candidates in the entire state to be so recognized.
 
NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions said, "These candidates have made remarkable steps toward victory by meeting the rigorous goals laid out by the Young Guns program. The early success of these candidates is not only a testament to the strength of the Young Guns program, it is also a sign that Americans are fed up with a Democrat majority that continues to spend too much, tax too much, and borrow too much. As these candidates continue to meet our benchmarks on their road to victory, they will be preparing themselves for tough campaigns to hold Democrats accountable for their big-spending, big-government policies that they have recklessly forced upon the American people."

Additional information about Jeff Perry's campaign is available on his Web site, www.JeffPerryforCongress.com