Donald Trump actually said...

"It would be ridiculous for the president of the United States to be talking about this -- I mean, just from a political standpoint, it would not be -- it would not, you know, serve the president well."

"I respect Putin. He's a strong leader, I can tell you that."

"I don't think I've ever spoken to him. I don't think I've ever met him."

"I have a little conflict of interest because I have a major, major building in Istanbul. And it's a tremendously successful job. It's called Trump Towers."