“That has always been my philosophy: If my critics attack me, then I’ll fight back. Let’s be honest and truthful with one another. I’m confident my answer makes the most sense.”Tagged: Trump on Trump, Media, Politics, Business
“We have to be very careful about changing the rules for those whose monthly checks make a big difference in their survival. A lot of people live from check to check. There’s no way I’m letting those payments be reduced. No way. This country made a deal with our citizens.”Tagged: Social Security, Policy, Government, Retirement
“There are overwhelming numbers of Americans who have not participated in the economic growth of the past year, or of the past 20 years, for that matter. They are being forced to mortgage their dreams— their American dreams— just to maintain where they are— just to get by. They have little or no hope…”Tagged: Jobs, The Economy, The American Dream, Poverty
“Those who spend their days sweating at their job should not have to sweat about their lives at night.”Tagged: Work, Wages, Labor, Inequality
“Hedge fund and money managers are important for our pension funds and the 401( k) plans that help millions of Americans— but far less important than they think.”Tagged: Business, Retirement, Wall Street
“I’m very concerned about the 46.5 million people living in poverty, and the great majority of middle-class Americans who can barely afford their homes (or have lost them). I am very concerned for the people who can’t pay for the education of their children. In short, I am concerned for the people…”Tagged: Poverty, The Economy, Wages, Education, The American Dream
“To hear our left-wing critics tell it, we need socialism to make this country move forward, and we need a president who can make up the rules as he goes along. If he can’t get Congress to do something, he needs to rule by executive order. I say that’s complete nonsense. The free market works— it…”Tagged: Socialism, Democrats, Bernie Sanders, Government, Leadership
“I’m a fighter. Knock me down, and I come back even stronger. I love it!”Tagged: Trump on Trump, Competition
“When it comes to creating jobs and straightening out our economy, I am the only expert who isn’t talking in “theory.””Tagged: Trump on Trump, Experience, Business, Jobs, The Economy
“I don’t think many people would disagree that I tell it like it is.”Tagged: Trump on Trump, Communication
“The only things that work are having a clear point of view and knowing how to get your message across to the country so that the people support and understand your mission. This way we’re not divided, and special interest groups cannot buy the outcomes they want and rip us apart.”Tagged: Leadership, Communication, Lobbying, Government, Unity
“President Obama is big on playing golf. But he doesn’t play with the right people.”Tagged: Barack Obama, Golf, Networking
“We shouldn’t take any fiscal advice from members of a Congress that can’t pass a budget, nor should we expect them to keep their job-creating promises. We need someone who is a tough negotiator and a real leader.”Tagged: Congress, Government, Budget, Policy, Debt
“You know who loves a lack of competition? Those insurance companies, who are making a fortune because they control the politicians. They’ve paid for them with their contributions, and it’s a good investment from their perspectives.”Tagged: Business, Healthcare, Policy, Lobbying, Competition
“I’d like to see a private insurance system without artificial lines drawn between states. We need to get rid of those lines and let people and companies cross state lines to purchase the best plan for them. The government should get out of the way and let insurance companies compete for your…”Tagged: Healthcare, Policy, Insurance, Competition, Business
“I approach complicated problems such as how to provide health care for most Americans at a price we can afford the same way I solve the toughest business problems. We should hire the most knowledgeable people in the world on this subject and lock them in a room— and not unlock the door until they’ve…”Tagged: Healthcare, Business, Policy
“There’s no question we need real health care reform. We can’t let Americans go without health care because they don’t have the right resources. Sadly, that statement might cost me— but I still believe Republicans have big, beautiful “hearts” and want to help the poor and the sick— and can do so at…”Tagged: Healthcare
“I’m able to afford the best health care in the world for myself and my family and my employees. I know that, but I also know that most people can’t do that and need some help. This is a subject that has been really important to me for a very long time.”Tagged: Healthcare, Family
“The bottom line is that we are going to remain dependent on oil and natural gas to fill our energy needs for a long time into the future. So if we are going to become energy independent, we need to keep drilling. The good news is that we have tremendous supplies of fossil fuels. We just need to…”Tagged: Climate Change, Energy, The Economy, Renewable Energy