Pawlenty's presidential announcement speech

Tim Pawlenty in Des Moines
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks during a town hall meeting Monday, May 23, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, at his first campaign appearance after announcing his bid for the Republican nomination. The Iowa State Capitol is in the background.
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