Originally published in the Deseret News.

Columnist note: I count myself in the Never Trump category of Republican voters. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus has said Mr. Trump needs to pivot at the convention this week. This speech would be a good start.

Mr. Chairman, delegates, and my fellow citizens … I accept your nomination. Thank you for this profound honor. Together, we will make America great again!

I have been known throughout this campaign as many things — an entertainer, a master brand builder, a braggart, and yes, sometimes a bully. Tonight, I want to let go of my hardened exterior and let you see inside my heart. I want you to know who I really am.

First, an apology. I’ve done many things during this campaign that were born of the competitive business lifestyle I’ve lived the past 50 years. I regret many things I’ve said and done.

To Mexican-Americans who have worked hard to build this country, I ask for your forgiveness. My insults were unwarranted and wrong.

To Muslims in this country and around the world, I apologize for not being respectful of your faith. I know there is a difference between militant, radical Islam and adherents of the Islamic faith.

To women, please forgive me. The words I’ve used and the images I’ve created were wrong. I regret that I’ve offended you.

To Sen. McCain, who was captured with a broken leg and two broken arms, please forgive me for my insensitive comments. I failed to show proper respect for your sacrifices.

There are more apologies I can and should make, but I hope these convey my humility in seeking the highest office in the land. I must speak and act differently. As the nominee of this great political party, I stand ready to govern, not as a business megalomaniac, but as a servant leader who recognizes my limitations.

I’m fond of the saying: “Fresh starts come from harsh beginnings.” Tonight, as your nominee, I commit to a new course of action.

At 8 a.m. tomorrow, the Trump campaign will make two changes.

First, I will stop tweeting. It brings out the worst in me. I must be a more empathetic and careful communicator.

Second, I will be releasing 10 years of tax returns. The American people deserve full information about my tax payments. After all, this is public service.

It’s because of my limitations that I commit to assemble the best and brightest public servants in our country to serve in the Trump administration. I need their help.

Abraham Lincoln’s “Team of Rivals” will not compare to the Cabinet I will form. I will ask colleagues like Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Mitt Romney, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Susana Martinez, and others to serve in my administration. These talented conservatives will be a part of a coalition government that will compensate for my inexperience.

I also commit to core conservative principles of limited government and free enterprise. I’m willing to look at entitlement reform and re-evaluate my stance on global trade agreements.

I’m far from a perfect man. Tonight as I reach into the homes of the greatest country the world has ever known … I want you to know I am awash in humility, civility and renewal.

I believe in America, but like you, I am frustrated with government. We’ve lost our chutzpah. I’m the guy to bring it back. I can lead from the outside. That is my contribution and talent.

And let me be clear. This country is not a “hellhole,” as I’ve said in the past, but rather, the greatest beacon of hope and progress and light the world has ever known.

Each morning when I wake up I will call upon God’s graces to guide me. While I lack understanding about God, I know he watches over this great country and I will need his help to lead it.

Thank you and God bless.