Primaries. Sheongratulated former pridt trump, but she didnt endorse him. She spoke for just under five minutes. ■z [cheers and applause] ms. Haley good morning. Just over a year ago i launched my campaign for pre when i began, i said the campaign was grounded in my love for our country. Just last week, my mother, a eneration immigrant, got to vote for her daughter for president. Only in america. I am filled with the gratitude■c for the outporing of outpouring of support we have received from across our great country. Time has now come to suspend my campaign. I said i wanted americans to have their voices heard. I have done that. I have no regrets. Ill no longere a candidate, i will not stop using my voice for the things i believe in. Our National Debt will eventually crush our economy. A smaller federal government is not only necessary for our freedom, it is neces7 sary f survival. The road to socialism is the road to ruin for america. Our congress is dysfunctional, and only getting worse. It is filled with followers not leaders. Term limits for washington hpo than ever. Our world is on fire because of standing by our allies in ukraine, israel, and taiwan is a moral imperative, but its also more than that. If we retreat further, there will be more war, not less. As important while we stand stro we must bind together as americans. We must turn away from the darkness of hatred and division. I will continue to promote all those values as is the right of every american. I sought the honor of being your president , but in our great country, being a private citizen is privilege enough in itself. And thats a privilege i very much look forward to enjoying. In all likelihood donald trump will be the republican nominee when our Party Convention meets in july. I congratulate him and wish him well. I wish anyone well who would be americas president. Our countrk y is too precious to let our differences divide us. I have always been a conservative republican, and always republican nominee. But on this question, as she did on so many others, Margaret Thatcher provided some good advice when she said, quote, never just follow the crowd. Always make up your o mind. It is now up to donald trump to earn the votes of those in our party and beyond it who did not support him. And i hope he does that. At its best politics is about bringing people into your cause not turning them away. And our conservative cause, badly needs more people. This is now his time for choosing. End my campaign with the same words i began it, from the book of joshua. I direct them to all americans but to so many of the women and girls out there [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Sit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp2024] house lawmakers wrapping up debate on the rule f considering two bills. One that would expand small siness access to capital. Also legislation that would detain migrants for thtlated crime. Th b riley, a 22yearoldniversity of georgia Nursing Student who was murrelast month, allegedly by a venezuelan migrant w entered the country illegally. Theyre also working on a 467 billion spending package, funding a part of the government until september 30. Lawmakers will return at 30 p. M. Eastern this afternoon to hold votes on thos measures. And looking ahead to tomorw, president bitrdene t union adda jointession of congress. Well have live coverage. We Bring Congress to you live here on cspan. On thursday, President Biden is set to give the annual state of the Union Address. Ahead of his speech, were asking what issue is most important to you. To participate, scan the q. R. Code on your screen or go to csptalzan. Org poll. To add your voe to thez1 conversation. A look here at the voting so far. As is customary, the president will be speaking before a joint session of co■2ress where hes expected to outline some of these policy priorities and share his thoughts on the state of the country. This will be the third state of the Union Address of his presidency. And likely his last speech in front of congress before the 2024 president ial election. Well keep this poll open leading up to the presidts address