“Tonight, this campaign enters a new phase. We began with 17 Republican candidates. Through the first four states, the race narrowed considerably. Tonight was another decision point and the voters have spoken. (Cheering And Applause)
Tomorrow morning we have a choice. So long as the field remains divided, Donald Trump’s path to the nomination remains more likely and that would be a disaster for Republicans, for conservatives and for the nation. And after tonight, we have seen that our campaign is the only campaign that has beaten, that can beat and that will beat Donald Trump. (Cheering and Applause)
I congratulate Donald Trump on his victories tonight, but we are the only campaign that has beaten Donald Trump once, twice, three times. (Cheering and Applause)
Fifteen states have now voted. Every one of those states so far has been won by either Donald Trump or myself. (Cheering and Applause)
Republicans, together we have a choice. We are blessed with a deep talented honorable field. For the candidates who have not yet won a state, who have not racked up significant delegates, I ask you to prayerfully consider our coming together, uniting. (Cheering and Applause)
For those who have supported other candidates, we welcome you on our team standing united as one. (Cheering and Applause) That is the only way to beat Donald Trump. (Cheering and Applause) Head-to-head, our campaign beats Donald Trump resoundingly. (Cheering and Applause) But for that to happen, we must come together.”