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Donald Trump speaks in New York on May 3, following the primary in Indiana. | Getty Trump on Cruz: 'He is one hell of a competitor'

Donald Trump praised Ted Cruz in his Indiana victory speech on Tuesday night, touting his rival moments after the Texas senator dropped out of the race.

"Just so you understand, Ted Cruz, I don't know if he likes me or if he doesn't like me, but he is one hell of a competitor," Trump said in his first mention of Cruz of the night. "And he has got an amazing future. He's got an amazing future. So I want to congratulate Ted. I know how tough it is."

Trump also praised Republican National Committee leader Reince Priebus, whom he had previously criticized, and made a broader pitch for unity.

"I want to thank and congratulate the Republican National Committee and Reince Priebus. He's doing a tremendous job," Trump said. "What Ted did is really a brave thing to do and a great thing to do because we want to bring unity to the Republican Party. We have to bring unity."

Earlier in the speech, Trump bashed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and vowed to defeat her.

"She will not be a good president, she will be a poor president," Trump said.