Tim Pawlenty quotes

In my address last year, I spoke on the issue of gaming. My preference then is my preference now: to keep gaming within its existing contours, but to explore a better deal for all Minnesotans. (Tim Pawlenty)
We have a country that is $5 a gallon gas, $4 a gallon gas, we got unbearable unemployment and a federal government that is out of control. We have to take back this country and we've got to get off the sidelines and take it to President Obama. View quote
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History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice. View quote
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Medicaid is essentially bankrupt, Medicare is essentially bankrupt, why the heck would we give the federal government another entitlement program to manage? View quote
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The rising cost of prescription drugs has sparked a prairie fire that is spreading across our nation. View quote
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Keeping a lid on taxes is not just good for the taxpayer. It's a powerful way to force government to be more accountable, set priorities and spend smarter. Let me repeat that: more accountable, set priorities and spend smarter - that's what we need to be about. View quote
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I do support enhanced interrogation techniques. Obviously their value is shining through with respect to the bin Laden killing. View quote
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The only thing growing faster than the federal government's deficit is Chris Matthews' man-crush on Barack Obama. View quote
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It appears that President Obama is making great progress on climate change, he is changing the political climate in the country back to Republican. View quote
Tim Pawlenty
We need to be calling out the flaws and misguided decisions of the Democrats in Congress and the Obama administration. View quote
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The reason that the unions and the other stakeholders have not cut a deal with the automakers is because they believe the federal government is going to bail them out. (Tim Pawlenty)
A great deal has been said about my commitment not to raise taxes. It's a core value - it's common sense - it's important to keeping and growing jobs - and it's mainstream! View quote
Tim Pawlenty
One of the things about leadership is that you've got to show up. And if you want to be president of the United States you've got to make a case to the American people that Barack Obama needs to be dismissed from his position. View quote
Tim Pawlenty