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A spokesman for Rick Perry declined the demand of Mitt Romney Tuesday that the Texas governor repudiate the remarks of a pastor who described the Mormon faith as un-Christian and a "cult."

"The governor does not agree with every single issue of people that endorsed him or people that he meets," Miner said to the Associated Press. "This political rhetoric from Gov. Romney isn't going to create one new job or help the economy. He's playing a game of deflection and the people of this country know this."

Romney made the request during a press conference in New Hampshire Tuesday afternoon announcing his endorsement by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

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