Washington Photo Blog: Tuesday, Feb. 01, 2011

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) (L) and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) (R) join Tea Party supporters in saying the Pledge of Allegiance during the first meeting of the U.S. Senate Tea Party Caucus on Capitol Hill.
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Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) (L) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) (R) join Tea Party supporters in saying the Pledge of Allegiance during the first meeting of the Senate Tea Party Caucus on Capitol Hill.

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