Barack Obama became president, and he abandoned Iraq. He left, and when he left Al Qaida was done for. ISIS was created because of the void that we left, and that void now exists as a caliphate the size of Indiana.

Florida is a place of unparalleled diversity of backgrounds, experiences and vision. It makes our culture unique, but it can also make it difficult to define a common identity and create a sense of community that reaches beyond our neighborhoods to all corners of our state.

Donald Trump would be a chaos president. He would not be the commander in chief we need to keep our country safe.

You [Donald Trump] wanted it [casino in Florida] and you didn`t get it. I was opposed to casino gambling before, during and after. And that`s not - I`m not going to be bought by anyone.

Donald Trump is not a serious kind of candidate. We need someone that thinks this through. That can lead our country to safety and security.

As a candidate, I intend to let everyone hear my message, including the many who can express their love of country in a different language.

I'm enjoying turning down all requests for interviews. I don't miss being in politics.