Tim Pawlenty in The Associated Press


On Welfare & Poverty: Government growth displaces faith community & charities

Endless government growth becomes a form of tyranny. When the government takes up more and more space--space that was previously reserved for individuals, families, the faith community, charities, markets and the private sector--the result is more displacement, discouragement, disincentive, and dependency. As government swells to become nearly everyone's financial nanny, freedom and personal responsibility are diminished."
Source: Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts Jan 6, 2011

On Principles & Values: My faith is part of how I think, including in public life

People often ask how I reconcile my faith life and my public life and to what extent my Christian faith influences my decision making. For any public leader--or a leader in any arena, for that matter--our upbringing, life experiences, values, and beliefs inevitably influence who we are and how we approach the decisions before us. Faith is part of my experience, and it is the cornerstone of my value system. It is part of who I am and how I think.
Source: Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts Jan 6, 2011

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