Gingrich: Romney Was ‘Prepared To Say Things That Were Clearly False’

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In an interview on Face The Nation, Newt Gingrich further attacked Mitt Romney, accusing him of “using non-facts” to win the debates — declaring that such a strategy would destroy his own credibility.

“There are a series of things that happened in the debate, that are factually false,” Gingrich told Bob Schieffer. “This is a smart man, and as you pointed out he was well coached. He came into the debate prepared to say things that were clearly false.”

Gingrich also added: “I think someone running for President has a clear requirement to be honest. Because the only way you lead the American people is by having them believe in you.”

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