Charlie Crist

“I have been a Republican, a Democrat, and an Independent. I'm a Floridian first.”

“I didn't leave the Republican Party. The Republican Party left me.”

“Public service is a public trust.”

“I'm a live-and-let-live guy. I think the government should be in a lot of different areas, but getting in bed with people is not one of them.”

“We need to have a culture of faith where we're not attacking each other.”

“I'm for the people. I'm the people's governor.”

“Education is the great equalizer. It is the key to a better future for our children.”

“You know, I believe that the creator is in all of us.”

“We must do everything we can to protect our beautiful coastline.”

“The people of Florida are not going to be led by someone who is not telling the truth.”