My advice to Ted Cruz

It is probably too late to change your speech, but if there is time, I make the following suggestions:

1.    You do not have to endorse Donald Trump. You can tell the American public that while you have disagreements with Donald, he is a better alternative than Hillary Clinton.

2.    You should admit that you still have political aspirations. You had a great following who faithfully showed their support for you on the floor of the convention and more. Let your followers know that you still represent their wants, dreams, and hopes.

3.    Explain to the country that while you may disagree with Donald Trump and have political aspirations to be president yourself, that the threat of Hillary Clinton is so great, and your love of country so strong, that you’re willing to concede that Donald Trump would be a better choice for the next 8 years than Hillary Clinton.

4.   You should be a great unifier and ask your supporters to stand behind Trump this election to ensure a brighter future for our children, and the rest of us.

5.    You should end the speech by explaining that you will do your part to help Donald Trump run this country and that you will continue to represent all those who supported you.

If you do this, you have the potential to give one of the greatest speeches given at a convention in a very long time. In doing so, you do not concede anything, yet, you look selfless, as a patriot, putting love of country above your own aspirations. You’re also not knocking Donald Trump, you’re hitting Hillary Clinton, and you’ll be viewed as a great statesman and unifier.