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“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.”

Quote by Tim Pawlenty

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Tim Pawlenty is an American politician who served as the Governor of Minnesota. During his tenure, he pushed for tax reforms and government spending controls, and gained attention for his handling of the economic crisis in 2008. Pawlenty has sought higher political offices throughout his career, including a bid for the presidency in 2012. more

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