Iowa State Fair: Des Moines Register Soapbox                                        next
August 12, 2011--Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, speaking at the soapbox, stated, "This isn't about what I'd do in 2013 if I were president.  We have problems we need to solve this summer, and we need leadership that is willing to work to solve it this summer."  Gingrich spoke for about 16 1/2 minutes but did not take questions.  [transcript]

Newt Gingrich and Callista prior to his appearance on the Soapbox.
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