I'm a market person, but there are certain circumstances where you've got to have government put up the guardrails or bust up entrenched interests before they become too powerful. Tim Pawlenty More Quotes by Tim Pawlenty More Quotes From Tim Pawlenty There is a group of individuals who are radical jihadists. We need to call them by name. They believe it is OK to kill people in the name of their religion. It is not all of Islam. It is not all Muslims. But there is a subgroup who believe it is OK. In fact, it is their plan and design to kill people. Tim Pawlenty islambelievepeoplereligion I have traveled around Minnesota and addressed many issues, and immigration is one of those issues. Tim Pawlenty thosemanyminnesotaimmigration Cracking down on illegal immigration was a key priority when I ran in 2002, 2006, and during my time as governor. Illegal immigration is a big problem, and it needs to be strongly addressed. Tim Pawlenty downimmigrationproblemtime The federal government is responsible for addressing how to address the status of the estimated 9 to 15 million people who are in the country illegally, but local and state law enforcement can be helpful partners in that regard. Tim Pawlenty governmentlawcountrypeople Legal immigration should emphasize merit and meeting the needs of the U.S., including specific unmet workforce needs. Tim Pawlenty meetinglegalworkforceimmigration Oil companies have played a role in suppressing the development of alternative fuels. Tim Pawlenty companiesroleoildevelopment National polls basically always misinterpret the final outcome or mis-predict the final outcome. Tim Pawlenty outcomefinalalwayspolls If the federal government is dumb enough to give it to us, we'll be smart enough to take it. In Minnesota's case, we are not a net taker of money from the federal government. Tim Pawlenty smartgovernmentmoneydumb
