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GOP presidential candidates debate
Republican presidential candidates, (L-R) U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, stand on stage during a recent debate in Florida.
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