Donald Trump's notable statements have a pretty predictable pattern: There's some racism, as well as general pride in his own abilities. Often an insult or two is aimed at a political opponent — or an entire country. Since he's boycotting the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, we may not get any fresh Trumpisms tonight. That makes it a good time to look back at some of the presidential hopeful's more noteworthy thoughts.It's also time to remember that not so long ago, his views on hot political topics were...different. Though the Republican-bashing quote floating around online is a fake, he has supported prominent Democrats. And he's voiced some opinions that would not sit well with his most loyal supporters. But whatever ideology he's supporting, one constant in every Trump quote is the unshakable belief that his ideas are correct and need to be heard.
"I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters."— Sioux Center, Iowa Rally on January 23, 2016.
"All of the women on The Apprentice flirted with me — consciously or unconsciously. That's to be expected."— The Daily News, 2004
"When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems to us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."—Trump's presidential campaign announcement, June 16, 2016
"Our leaders are stupid; our politicians are stupid, and the Mexican government is much sharper, much more cunning. [So] they send the bad ones over because they don’t want to pay for them, they don’t want to take care of them.” — GOP debate, August 2015
"Don’t like @SamuelLJackson’s golf swing. Not athletic. I’ve won many club championships. Play him for charity!"—Twitter, January 2016
"Very sad what happened last night at the Miss Universe Pageant. I sold it 6 months ago for a record price. This would never have happened!"— Twitter, December 2015
“If you can’t take care of your sick in the country, forget it, it’s all over. I mean, it’s no good. So I’m very liberal when it comes to health care. I believe in universal health care. I believe in whatever it takes to make people well and better.” — Larry King interview, CNN, 1999
"@ariannahuff is unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man- he made a good decision."— Twitter, August 2012
"I'm the worst thing that’s ever happened to ISIS."— Barbara Walters interview, ABC, December 8, 2015
"I mean, part of the beauty of me is that I'm very rich."— Good Morning America, 2011
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