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Rick Santorum called Mitt Romney and left him a message wishing him a happy birthday on Monday.

Santorum's campaign said the former Pennsylvania senator called Romney and left a message wishing the former Massachusetts governor a happy birthday.

Romney turned 65 on Monday.

Earlier that on Monday, a day before primary contests in Alabama and Mississippi, Romney said his ideal birthday present would be a strong showing in the upcoming primaries.

"It's a happy birthday on the road and I'm hoping for a real big present tomorrow from Alabama and Mississippi," Romney said on Fox News. "It'd be fabulou! s â€" of course, this is all about delegates, and at this stage, we're putting together as many delegates as we can, we have a good, solid lead."