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Ross Perot


 

Henry Ross Perot, known to most as Ross Perot (prior to 1992, generally known as H. Ross Perot by the public) (born June 27, 1930), is a billionaire American businessman from Texas best known as a candidate for President of the United States (in 1992 and 1996). Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962. He later left the company, and founded Perot Systems with a similar ethos.

Notable quotes

  • "If you can't stand a little sacrifice and you can't stand a trip across the desert with limited water, we're never going to straighten this country out."
  • "Something in human nature causes us to start slacking off at our moment of greatest accomplishment. As you become successful, you will need a great deal of self-discipline not to lose your sense of balance, humility, and commitment."
  • "The activist is not the man who says the river is dirty. The activist is the man who cleans up the river."
  • "If someone as blessed as I am is not willing to clean out the barn, who will?"
  • "If you see a snake, just kill it - don't appoint a committee on snakes."
  • "Inventories can be managed, but people must be led."
  • "Can I finish? Can I finish?...Can I finish?"

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Theiapolis People!
Early life and career
Early political activities
1992 presidential candidacy
Reform Party and 1996 presidential run
Later activities
Notable quotes
Perot in popular culture
Contact Ross Perot
Goodies & Collectibles
Posters & Prints

 

 

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