https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2011/06/29/the-pawlenty-doctrine/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:07:10 -0400<![CDATA[I was amazed when I read the Pawlenty speech on the Middle East.  I hadn&#8217;t expected that a former Middle Western governor, from a blue state, would have had the passion and vision to deliver one of the most impressive analyses and tough-minded policy ideas within memory.  And I love the title, &#8220;No Retreat from Freedom&#8217;s Rise.&#8221;]]>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:41:35 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2011/06/29/the-pawlenty-doctrine-n187290