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Perry: Liberals Say "Faith is a Sign of Weakness"

In a new ad airing today in Iowa and apparently intended to appeal to conservative evangelicals, Rick Perry talks openly about his faith — and says liberals believe "faith is a sign of weakness."

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In a new ad airing today in Iowa and apparently intended to appeal to conservative evangelicals, Rick Perry talks openly about his faith — and says liberals believe "faith is a sign of weakness."

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