Rick Santorum announces bid for Republican nomination for president Somerset Pennsylvania 06/06/11 VIDEO

Rick Santorum announces bid for Republican nomination for president Somerset Pennsylvania 06/06/11 VIDEO. The Pennsylvania senator announced his presidential run for 2012. He talked about the birth of the Tea Party and "how people stood up for America and understand something is wrong." He explained what he wants to do for America if he becomes president in 2012.

“I’m ready to lead. I’m ready to do what has to be done for the next generation, with the courage to fight for freedom, with the courage to fight for America, That’s why I’m announcing today that I’m running for president of the United States of America."

“The principal purpose of America was to make sure each and every person was free. Ladies and gentlemen, that is at stake now,"

“Every single American will be hooked to the government with an IV. They want to hook you. They don’t want to free you. They don’t want to give you opportunity . . . This president does not trust you to make a decision on your health care plan."

“I believe now, that Americans now are not looking for someone they can believe in, They’re looking for a president who believes in them,"

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