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Video: Perry's 2012 Campaign Announcement Speech

Gov. Rick Perry formally tossed his hat into the ring Saturday, announcing in South Carolina he will pursue the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Watch the full speech here.

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Perry Announces Presidency in Charleston, South Carolina from texastribune on Vimeo. Video courtesy of KTRK TV Houston.

Gov. Rick Perry announced Aug. 13, 2011, that he is a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

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