1. Wisconsin governor Scott Walker approaches podium 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Gov. Scott Walker, (R) Wisconsin, former presidential candidate: “As a kid, I was drawn to Ronald Reagan because he was a Republican and a conservative. But, most of all, I admired him because of his eternal optimism in the American people. That thought came into my head when we were all standing on the stage at the Reagan library last Wednesday. Ronald Reagan was good for American because he was an optimist. Sadly, the debate taking place in the Republican party today is not focused on that optimistic view of America. Instead it has drifted into personal attacks. In the end, I believe that the voters want to be for something and not against someone.” ++ONE SECOND BLACK++ 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Gov. Scott Walker, (R) Wisconsin, former presidential candidate: “Today I believe I am being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race so that a positive, conservative message can rise to the top of the field. With this is mind, I will suspend my campaign immediately. I encourage other Republican presidential candidates to consider doing the same, so that the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates who can offer a positive, conservative alternative to the current front runner.” 4. Walker walks from podium