A number of political figures mourned two-time presidential candidate and billionaire businessman Ross Perot on Tuesday after information of his demise.
Perot, 89, had been being recognized with leukemia in February.
The Texas businessman ran for president in 1992 and 1996 as a third-party candidate, amassing 19 p.c of the favored vote in his first White Home bid. Though he didn’t win any electoral votes, many credit score him with serving to seal former President Clinton’s victory over George H.W. Bush.
In 2000, Perot endorsed George W. Bush’s candidacy for president.
The youthful Bush praised Perot as a “sturdy patriot” on Tuesday following experiences of his demise.
“Ross Perot epitomized the entrepreneurial spirit and the American creed,” the previous president stated in assertion. “He gave selflessly of his time and sources to assist others in our neighborhood, throughout our nation, and all over the world.”
“Laura and I ship our heartfelt condolences to the complete Perot household as they rejoice a full life.”
Former Vice President Al Gore
Albert (Al) Arnold GoreThe ‘invisible main’ has begun Democratic debates kick off Iowa summer season dash Impeaching the president: At what value, and by what methodology? MORE, who participated in a televised debate with Perot over the North American Free Commerce Settlement (NAFTA), additionally praised Perot.
“I’ve at all times had the utmost respect for Ross Perot, for his patriotism, love of nation, and extraordinary dedication to our veterans,” Gore tweeted. “I ship my deepest condolences to his household and to everybody who beloved and admired him.”
I’ve at all times had the utmost respect for Ross Perot, for his patriotism, love of nation, and extraordinary dedication to our veterans. I ship my deepest condolences to his household and to everybody who beloved and admired him.
— Al Gore (@algore) July 9, 2019
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) known as Perot a “true American patriot” who “lived and proved the American dream.”
Simply discovered of demise of H. Ross Perot at age 89. He was a superb businessman, a real American patriot, and a beneficiant philanthropist. From humble begin in Texarkana, USA he lived and proved the American Dream. Condolences to his fantastic household.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) July 9, 2019
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzPresidential candidates hear challengers’ footsteps at residence High Democrats who might win presidential nomination three Democrats ought to drop White Home campaigns — and run for Senate MORE (R) known as the Perot a state “legend.”
Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to Ross Perot. In his 89 years on earth, he lived the American dream to the fullest. Ross is a Texas legend. He shall be remembered as an excellent entrepreneur, philanthropist, and devoted husband and father.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) July 9, 2019
Ross fought for what he believed in & his nationwide grassroots motion modified politics ceaselessly. Heidi & I ship heartfelt prayers & condolences to his spouse Margot and the complete Perot household as they grieve the lack of a loving husband, father & grandfather. Could he relaxation in peace.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) July 9, 2019
Fellow Texas lawmaker Rep. Will Hurd
William Ballard HurdBerkeley Professor warns deepfake expertise being ‘weaponized’ towards ladies Sunday reveals – Amash, immigration dominate Hurd: ‘I should not be the one African-American Republican within the Home’ MORE (R) lamented Perot’s demise, however wrote that his presence would “proceed to be felt throughout our state and nation for future generations.”
My coronary heart is heavy for the family members of Ross Perot as come collectively to rejoice the extraordinary lifetime of a unprecedented American. He shall be sorely missed, however his presence will proceed to be felt throughout our state and nation for future generations. https://t.co/vIfRKnxywT
— Rep. Will Hurd (@HurdOnTheHill) July 9, 2019
And Sen. Mike Braun
Michael BraunSenate set to vote on Trump’s energy to assault Iran Senate Well being Committee advances bipartisan package deal to decrease well being prices Susan Collins: Trump’s ‘she’s not my sort’ protection is ‘extraordinarily weird’ MORE (R-Ind.) praised Perot for “pav[ing] the way in which” for political newcomers, like himself and President Trump
Donald John TrumpGraham open to investigating Acosta-Epstein plea deal Sustaining progress with Mexico on migration Authorities to difficulty licenses for enterprise with Huawei MORE, writing “Ross Perot was proper concerning the risks of NAFTA and runaway authorities spending as a result of he spoke from actual expertise – not as a profession politician – and paved the way in which for entrepreneurs like me and President @realDonaldTrump to shake the system in D.C.”
Ross Perot was proper concerning the risks of NAFTA and runaway authorities spending as a result of he spoke from actual expertise – not as a profession politician – and paved the way in which for entrepreneurs like me and President @realDonaldTrump to shake the system in D.C.https://t.co/B4SM9SdgiY
— Senator Mike Braun (@SenatorBraun) July 9, 2019