Half a century ago, Ronald Reagan, the man whose relentless optimism inspired me to enter politics, famously said that he didn't leave the Democratic Party; the party left him. I can certainly relate. I didn't leave the Republican Party; it left me.

It's more important to promote a culture of life. What I mean by that is that I believe what we need to do is not change the law, but change hearts.

I'm a conservative, and I'm a compassionate conservative. And I think it's important that Florida continues to move in that direction.

I've decided to do it, for the pure and simple reason that I just think it's the right thing to do.

I'm here tonight, not as a Republican, not as a Democrat, but as an optimistic American who understands that we must come together behind the one man who can lead the way forward in these challenging times: my president, our president, Barack Obama!

You know, as attorney general, there's no issue more important than making sure you are safe, that your families are safe.

I'll continue to fight for school choice and home schooling. Do I believe in accountability? You bet I do.