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ASSOCIATED PRESS Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during a United For Life event organized by a Hispanic anti-abortion group at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on Sunday. Mr. Perry said he is "going to think about" entering the Republican field for the presidential nomination.

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**FILE** Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington on Feb. 11, 2011. (Associated Press)
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin sends a message to her mother, written on her left hand, at a campaign rally for Texas Gov. Rick Perry in Cypress, Texas on Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (left) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry share a moment on stage at the Republican Governors Association meeting Wednesday in San Diego. Mr. Barbour is the outgoing chairman of the association and Mr. Perry is the incoming chairman.

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry celebrates his re-election with his family and other officeholders who won re-election during his acceptance speech at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch in Buda, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Ralph Barrera, Austin American-Statesman)

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, would become the longest-serving governor in the nation next year if he wins a full third term next week. He has served in the office since December 2000.

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President Barack Obama is greeted by Texas Gov. Rick Perry upon his arrival at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)