Rick Santorum

American politician and senator

Rick Santorum - American politician and senator
Born

May 10th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2007. Held the position of Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 and 2016. Authored several books, including 'It Takes a Family', which discussed family values and social issues. Engaged in various media roles post-senate, including work as a political commentator.

Served as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

Ran for president in 2012 and 2016

Authored 'It Takes a Family'

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