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“To be a state of the United States, English has to be the principal language.” — Rick Santorum, incorrectly, in Puerto Rico

This is actually the start of a 50-state campaign by Rick Santorum.

Alabama: “To be a state of the United States, all truck backs, handkerchiefs and cigarette lighters must not be decorated with the Confederate Flag.”

Alaska: “To be a state of the United States, sweepstakes and Amazon Super-Saver Shipping must include you.”

Arizona: “To be a state of the United States, you need some tree shade.”

Arkansas: “To be a state of the United States, you can’t have another state’s name inside your name.”

Read Santorum’s 46 other rules for statehood. »