new york republican mitt romney make impassioned statement support president-elect donald trump tuesday try erase doubt among trump supporters remain contention u.s. secretary state romney fierce critic trump republican presidential primary battle stop short outright apology intention wipe slate clean clear former massachusetts governor republican presidential nominee 2012 lose praise trump message inclusion bring people together since nov. victory democrat hillary clinton note appointments trump make fill key cabinet position administration desire great unity among americans romney say things combine give increase hope president-elect trump man lead us good future romney make remark lengthy meal trump republican national committee chairman reince priebus french restaurant trump hotel manhattan din garlic soup frog legs scallop steak lamb chop since trump begin seriously consider romney potential secretary state trump team voice doubt bring former critic rally around prefer candidate former new york mayor rudy giuliani long-time trump friend loyalist lead effort unusually public way senior trump adviser kellyanne conway tell round television interview sunday trump supporters would feel betray romney pick trump however keep romney contention secretary state position republican source close transition effort say priebus push romney behind scenes wonderful even president-elect trump romney say remark reporters dinner another discussion affairs throughout world discussions enlighten interest engage enjoy much senior trump aide describe romney remark solid trump meet friday second time retire marine corps general john kelly part secretary state search aide say trump also consider u.s. senator bob corker tennessee chairman senate foreign relations committee corker meet trump trump tower early tuesday tell reporters afterward trump need choose someone comfortable know go daylight them world need know secretary state someone speak fully president decision go make corker say romney potential u.s. secretary state hail trump dinner