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Republican presidential candidate Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks during a visit to plastics manufacturer ISO Poly Films in Gray Court, South Carolina October 25, 2011.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Open quoteThese debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates.Close quote

  • RICK PERRY,
  • Republican presidential candidate, saying in an interview that it was a mistake for him to participate in the Republican presidential debates because they distract from policy discussions
Photo: Mary Ann Chastain / Reuters