The 2012 GOP Presidential Field On Education, In Their Own Words

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Four Republican candidates for president debated in Tampa Monday.

Yesterday we published a guide to where the Republican presidential candidates stand on education issues.

Today we’ll let you hear from them in their own words.

We’ve selected a few YouTube clips, presented in alphabetical order. Please note that some of these clips are older, and not from the current campaign.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-EAYncCRok

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVZoCYjho1g