January 8, 2012 11:07AM 

# Fact-checking Santorum 

By [David Boaz](https://www.cato.org/people/david-boaz) 

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[Claim](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/2012-abcyahoowmur-new-hampshire-gop-primary-debate-transcript/2012/01/07/gIQAk2AAiP_blog.html): “I am not a libertarian.” [](https://www.cato.org/fact-checking-santorum/ef618_120108022616-nh-debate-romney-santorum-story-top/)

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Conclusion: [True](https://www.cato.org/rick-santorum-v-limited-government/).

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