Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 2012
This is exciting, it's interesting, it's fascinating, but it's not at the center of my being. It's at the center of my duty.
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Newt Gingrich
Republican · Georgia

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Gingrich reflects on his presidential campaign, stating it is a duty rather than a personal ambition.

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