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I wish Gov. @ScottWalker and Tonette all the best in their continued service to Wisconsin and the country: https://t.co/vMLbZyvTDj

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 21, 2015

Scott Walker is a good man who has a proven record of fighting for conservative reforms. I know he’ll continue to do that as Governor.

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) September 21, 2015

Make no mistake, a strong leader like @ScottWalker has a bright future & is a model for other governors. Good luck, Scott! -John

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) September 21, 2015

.@ScottWalker is a good friend. I campaigned for him multiple times and I wish him all the best.

— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) September 21, 2015

I wish @ScottWalker all the best in his future endeavors. I believe Governor Walker will remain a vital voice in the Republican Party.

— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) September 21, 2015

@ScottWalker has been one of US' strongest governors. People of WI are blessed to have his leadership. Not the last we've heard of him!

— Rick Santorum (@RickSantorum) September 21, 2015

Scott is a great governor with much to be proud of. He put his heart & soul into this campaign & I wish him & his family all the best.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 21, 2015

I wish @ScottWalker all the best. He's a great Governor, a fighter & a good friend. I know he will continue to work hard for our party & WI.

— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) September 21, 2015

Re Gov. Walker's decision: As difficult a decision as it is to start a run for president, it's even more challenging to stop the race. (1/3)

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) September 21, 2015

I commend him for his courage to step into the difficult presidential arena. He entered the race w/ honor & left w/ honor & grace. (2/3)

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) September 21, 2015

Janet and I wish Tonette and him all the best as he continues to lead the people of Wisconsin. (3/3)

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) September 21, 2015

.@ScottWalker is a good man who entered the presidential race after winning three grueling campaigns in four years.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 21, 2015

I know many people are disappointed with Scott's announcement and I respect what a difficult decision it must have been.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 21, 2015

He remains one of the best governors in the country and I have no doubt that he'll continue the fight for conservative principles.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 21, 2015

Republicans are lucky to have Scott on our team, and I wish the best to him and his family.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 21, 2015
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