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August 12, 2011--Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, introduced by wife Mary, spoke for a bit more than eight minutes focusing "things that we can do to make it most likely that jobs will grow in this country."  Pawlenty then fielded questions; the most contentious came from Minnesotan Gabe Aderhold, challenging him on gay marriage.  [transcript]
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