Tim Pawlenty Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tim Pawlenty.

Tim Pawlenty is a former American politician and attorney. Born on November 27, 1960, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, he served as the Governor of Minnesota from 2003 to 2011. Pawlenty was a member of the Republican Party and also ran for the party's nomination in the 2012 presidential election. He has held various leadership positions within the Republican Governors Association and has been involved in public policy organizations. Pawlenty has since transitioned into the private sector, working as a lobbyist and serving on the boards of several corporations.

One of the things about leadership is that you've got to sho

One of the things about leadership is that you've got to show up. And if you want to be president of the United States you've got to make a case to the American people that Barack Obama needs to be dismissed from his position.

There is a group of individuals who are radical jihadists. W

There is a group of individuals who are radical jihadists. We need to call them by name. They believe it is OK to kill people in the name of their religion. It is not all of Islam. It is not all Muslims. But there is a subgroup who believe it is OK. In fact, it is their plan and design to kill people.

The only thing growing faster than the federal government's

The only thing growing faster than the federal government's deficit is Chris Matthews' man-crush on Barack Obama.

I do support enhanced interrogation techniques. Obviously th

I do support enhanced interrogation techniques. Obviously their value is shining through with respect to the bin Laden killing.

The people and the mindset that killed 3,000 of our fellow c

The people and the mindset that killed 3,000 of our fellow citizens on September 11 2001, would have killed not 3,000, but 300,000 if they could have or 3 million or 30 million. We need to do everything we can within our value systems and legal structures to make sure that doesn't happen.

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is no

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.