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A look back at Newt Gingrich's first solo appearance on Meet the Press in December 1991

2012 contender Newt Gingrich made his first solo appearance on NBC's Meet the Press on December 1, 1991, where he defended his tax plan against criticism from Republican Senator Bob Dole, who dubbed him "the Gingrich who stole Christmas."

 

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John Lithgow dramatically performs Newt Gingrich's press release

CNN on Newt's rough week: Bad 35th MTP appearance, claims of debt, and so on

Newt Gingrich strikes back

Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich responds to outrage over his recent comments on the GOP Medicare plan during an interview with Fox News's Greta Van Susteren.

Rush Limbaugh: Newt's attack on Paul Ryan and support of an individual mandate defies any possible explanation

In case you missed it: Newt Gingrich on his 2012 announcement (part 2)

In case you missed it: Newt Gingrich on his 2012 announcement (part 1)

It's official! Newt Gingrich is running for President

Government shutdown: A 1995 flashback

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: "I have no doubt that Congressman [Paul] Ryan is going to set the benchmark for everybody who wants to cut spending...it will be by a big margin the boldest budget in modern times"

In an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity, former House Speaker and possible 2012 contender Newt Gingrich discusses his views on the Republicans' efforts to cut spending and the growing divide within the GOP over budget reforms.