Cruz Quote by Tom Ridge
![“While I think it's very important that Marco Rubio and Senator [Ted] Cruz have contributed as senators... there's no doubt in my mind that being a governor is far, far better preparation for the ultimate responsibility as president of the United States.” quote by Tom Ridge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/772/tom-ridge-24834_cruz_while-i-think-it-s-very-important-that-m_1917312.jpg)
“While I think it's very important that Marco Rubio and Senator [Ted] Cruz have contributed as senators... there's no doubt in my mind that being a governor is far, far better preparation for the ultimate responsibility as president of the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2004
Governorship offers broader executive experience than legislative roles for presidential readiness.
In simple terms: State leadership is stronger preparation.
Key Takeaway
Value executive experience.
Themes
leadership
governance
political preparation
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- state management
- federal office
- campaign strategy
Key Concepts
executive authority
policy implementation
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- What executive challenges best prepare a president?
- How does legislative work complement governance?
A Different Perspective
Legislative experience also provides crucial skills.
![“Marco [Rubio] is a gifted politician. He is incredibly gifted. And he needs to be able to do his job. He's going to be a great candidate [for presidency], for sure. But I think - he's a United States senator. He ought to show up.” quote by Jeb Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a59/jeb-bush-1082_able_marco-rubio-is-a-gifted-politician-he-is_3034700.jpg)
![“[Marco Rubio] a total non-show senator. I mean, he was elected - he defrauded the people of Florida. He was elected to be a senator. He was elected to go and vote on important matters, and he's all over the country. He's not voting. I mean, he's not voting.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c79/donald-trump-18_country_marco-rubio-a-total-non-show-senator-i-m_1116599.jpg)
![“Ohioans know that he inherited a mess and created a surplus. So, on election day, John [Kasich] will prevail in Ohio.” quote by Tom Ridge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c18/tom-ridge-24834_election_ohioans-know-that-he-inherited-a-mess-an_157997.jpg)
![“Ted Cruz who's been gaining on [Donald] Trump in Iowa and is polling ahead of him in the latest Monmouth poll would be quite reluctant to criticize Trump's plan saying simply it is not his policy.” quote by Chris Hayes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be8/chris-hayes-2208_criticize_ted-cruz-who-s-been-gaining-on-donald-tr_39854.jpg)
![“Everything [Ted] Cruz was doing was legal, it was aboveboard, but it was portrayed as Cruz is the villain, and here's [Donald] Trump and what he wants and will he get it? "Will he get to 1,237 before the convention? And if he doesn't, will they block him?"” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/59a/rush-limbaugh-28_block_everything-ted-cruz-was-doing-was-legal_63005.jpg)
![“Ted [Cruz], you support legalizing people who are in this country illegally. Ted Cruz supported a 500 percent increase in the number of H1B visas to guest workers that are allowed into this country. And Ted supports doubling the number of green cards.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/806/donald-trump-18_cards_ted-cruz-you-support-legalizing-people-w_243604.jpg)
