Marc Racicot

“I think it is important for the American people to know that we are not going to balance the budget on the backs of the poor.”

“The time has come for those who are in a position of leadership to speak out.”

“There are some people who believe that you should not have any federal involvement in health care. I don't agree with that.”

“What you have is a cult of personality.”

“I'm a Republican, but I'm an American first.”

“This is a serious business. The presidency of the United States is a profoundly serious business. It’s not a reality TV show.”

“He has not been a Republican. He has not articulated a vision that is consistent with the party of Lincoln and the party of Reagan.”

“The notion of a presidential candidate who is still talking about the 'birther' issue is beyond my capacity to understand.”

“I do not believe that the president is a shoo-in. I don't.”

“The failure to produce any evidence of a stolen election and the cranky, conspiratorial message that has been repeatedly delivered since November 3 has not served the party well.”

“It is incumbent upon us to respond to the needs of the people, and to do so in a way that is fiscally responsible.”

“I can't imagine any circumstance under which I would vote for Donald Trump.”

“There's a difference between being a conservative and being a radical.”