Congratulations Congresswoman Bachmann on your win tonight in the Ames Straw Poll. Our campaign needed to show progress and we did just that. Thanks to everyone for their hard work. This is a long process to restore America -- we are just beginning, and I'm eager for the campaign. ◼ Tim Pawlenty on Facebook
And – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Pawlenty’s decision to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for president:
“This morning I spoke with Governor Pawlenty to express my respect and admiration for him, and to wish him and his family well. Running for the presidency requires enormous self-sacrifice. Governor Pawlenty brought an important voice and ideas to the campaign, and he served the people of Minnesota and our country well. Our party and our country are better as a result of his service and commitment.”
And – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Pawlenty’s decision to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination for president:
“This morning I spoke with Governor Pawlenty to express my respect and admiration for him, and to wish him and his family well. Running for the presidency requires enormous self-sacrifice. Governor Pawlenty brought an important voice and ideas to the campaign, and he served the people of Minnesota and our country well. Our party and our country are better as a result of his service and commitment.”
