Video: Tim Pawlenty at Strong America Now Deficit Free America Summit
Tim Pawlenty signs the Strong America Now pledge with Mike George
June 19, 2011
Former Minnesota Governor and Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty speaks at Strong America Now's Deficit Free America Summit.
Harkening back to his announcement speech, Pawlenty again reminded the audience that the Republican candidates for president are all going to say that they will cut spending and that they will reform government, but he is the one who actually has a record of getting those things accomplished. Pawlenty also made sure the audience knew he had implemented Lean Six Sigma is his state.
Following his remarks, Pawlenty had to defend his record as governor during the question segment with Hugh Hewitt, a radio talk show host and blogger. Hewitt questioned Pawlenty on the projected $5 billion budget deficit with which Minnesota is currently dealing. Pawlenty explained that every one of the budgets he passed was balanced, which was required by law.
