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On the recordJune 26, 2011
I want my candidacy for the presidency of the United States to stand for a moment when we, the people, stand once again for the independence from a government that has gotten too big and spends too much and has taken away too much of our liberties.
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Michele Bachmann
Republican · Minnesota

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Bachmann emphasizes her campaign's focus on reducing government size and spending.

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