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Mitt Romney: “When I'm shot at, I will return fire. I'm no shrinking violet.”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2012
When I'm shot at, I will return fire. I'm no shrinking violet.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Romney asserts his readiness to defend himself against attacks from Gingrich.

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