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Sept. 18, 2009--Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) told attendees of the Value Voters Summit, "At every turn, at every gathering we should start with first things first by thanking and acknowledging God." Pawlenty, who finishes his second term in 2010 and is not seeking re-election, is seen as a likely 2012 presidential candidate.  He stated, "If we – if I and the Republicans in Minnesota and the conservatives can govern Minnesota and make a difference and make progress with conservative goals and values and principles in mind, as Frank Sinatra said, 'If you can do it there, you can do it anywhere.'"  [transcript]  Former RNC press secretary Alex Conant, Phil Musser (New Frontier Strategy) and Greg Mueller (Creative Response Concepts) accompanied Pawlenty at the summit.

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