Quotes from Carlos Beruff

Growing up, we had to work. If you wanted anything at all that was more than basic food and shelter, you had to make your own money.

I made the miscalculation of taking Mr. Rubio at his word that he wouldn't seek re-election if he lost the presidential primary.

I almost went broke. I didn't file bankruptcy, but I had some miserable times there for two or three years.

Name recognition takes time.

Our trade negotiations should ensure that American workers are protected and that there are mechanisms in place to deal with other countries cheating.

Free trade is an important component of our economy, but it also has to be fair. Too often, the needs of American workers are ignored while the interests of huge corporations are the focus of these trade deals.

Career politicians like Marco Rubio worry more about keeping the job than doing the job and are constantly looking for their next political promotion.

Here's what I have to say: Obama is a disaster, and Washington politicians are worthless.

When Charlie Crist went independent, I no longer supported him. Just track the money.

Our country is miserably off track; this is something that all but the far left agree on. I personally came to the point where I felt a responsibility to try to do something about it, and I've been blessed enough in business to be able to take a shot at running for office.

President Obama has proven himself to be a terrible negotiator. I don't support any trade deal negotiated by his administration.

Politicians can talk and talk and talk until they're silly, and they do nothing.

I brought attention to the fact that people need to be more involved in politics and not just let the establishment continue to control politics.

There is only one Donald Trump, as we know. But there are aspects of where he's coming from that I understand, which is business people that have built and actually created jobs in this country.

If I'm going to compare myself to a candidate, it's Rick Scott. It's not Donald Trump.

I made the decision I will back Mr. Trump, it's not very complicated. I don't pussyfoot around playing the odds.

Giving money doesn't make you an insider. If that's considered being an insider, I guess Donald Trump is an insider. That doesn't make sense.

There is only one Donald Trump, but people make comparisons because I'm blunt.

I am not ashamed to support Donald Trump.

Trust is a big deal in life, and I'm very old-school about that stuff.

Democrats refuse to deal with reality. They make things up, sensationalize common sense solutions, and exacerbate this obsession over political correctness.

I don't think it's safe to allow anybody from the Middle East into this country.

When my blood pressure goes up, my Spanish stuff kicks in.

I love my heritage. I'm very proud of being Cuban. But I clearly understand that I am an American first.