TPAW Vows Onward Press

Minnesotan touts "progress in moving from the back of the pack," says he has "more work to do" in "long process."

And: Pawlenty to hold morning conference call Sunday.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Statement on Ames Straw Poll Results

“Congratulations to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for her victory in today's straw poll. We made progress in moving from the back of the pack into a competitive position for the caucuses, but we have a lot more work to do. This is a long process to restore America -- we are just beginning and I'm looking forward to a great campaign."