“The President of the United States has long been the leader of the free world. The president and yes the nominees of the country's great parties help define America to billions of people. All of them bear the responsibility of being an example for our children and grandchildren.”

—  Mitt Romney

2016, Remarks on Donald Trump and the 2016 race

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