Rick Santorum Defends Earmarks

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Under attack from Rick Perry for voting for ‘The Bridge To Nowhere’ and other assorted earmarks in the Senate, Rick Santorum told reporters that he would still defend his record even amidst a surge of anti-pork GOP sentiment.

“Absolutely I had earmarks while I was in the United States Senate. Look at the Constitution. Who has the responsibility to spend money?” Santorum said. “Please go take a look at my earmarks. Are there things in there I’m proud of? You bet there are.”

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