Being the Republican front-runner was three of the most exciting hours of my entire life. I've come to grips with it, and the only lasting effect is that I refuse to go on a stage that has more than one podium on it.

We're at the end of an era of failed leadership. We have been led by a divider [Barack Obama] who has sliced and diced the electorate, pitting American against American for political purposes.

The people who illegally cross into the country are from countries that have very close ties to al Qaeda, whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan, Pakistan, China. It is an absolute national disgrace.

My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind.

Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your support and your vote.

America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people.

Ted Cruz will point Americans back to the principles established by our Constitution enabling you to live free.