“If we create the proper tax climate and cut the endless red tape restricting American businesses large and small, then we'll have a real job resurgence, which will help to create "full employment." Full employment means we don't have 20 percent of the population either out of work or underemployed.…”Tagged: Jobs, Government, Full Employment, Taxes, Tax Reform
“We have three branches of government, but the trunk of that tree is rotting away.”Tagged: Government, Reform
“Our nation's capital has become the center of gridlock. It seems like these days most of the energy in Washington is being spent deciding whether we're going to keep the government operating or not. No surprise there: Washington's been running a going-out-of-business sale for a long time.”Tagged: Government, Gridlock
“Candidates for political office always say they're running on their record. Unfortunately, their records are made up of them talking about what they're going to do rather than them getting things done.”Tagged: Politics, Government
“In 2015, The Citizens Against Government Waste issued its Prime Cuts report, showing how $648 billion could be cut from the 2016 budget without causing harm. $9.6 billion could be saved by ending the Rural Utilities Service program that makes loans and grants to utilities in underserved parts of the…”Tagged: Spending, Budget, Government, Waste
“All politicians in every election cycle promise to reduce waste in spending. When was the last time you heard of government actually doing that? I'll answer that: Never.”Tagged: Politicians, Politics, Budget, Spending, Government
“Our police officers are doing an incredible job keeping us as safe as possible, but the job is getting harder for them because they aren't getting the support they need. Like our military, they must have whatever equipment they need to protect themselves and all our honest, hardworking citizens.…”Tagged: Law Enforcement, Military, Government, Crime
“The government is filled with good people who are stymied in trying to get things done, and because nothing gets done, the best people outside Washington don't want to go into government, so nothing ever gets done or improves.”Tagged: Government, Civil Service, Work
“The kinds of people we need in government are executives who know how to get things done. These are the types of workers and executives who already are, or who will become, stars in any industry. There are also many workers in our civil service who are waiting for good leaders to inspire them. Years…”Tagged: Government, Leadership, Business, Civil Service
“It's well-known I am not fond of President Obama. I think he has been an awful president. His inexperience and arrogance have been very costly to this country. he's weakened our military, alienated our allies, and emboldened our enemies. He's abused his power by taking executive actions that he had…”Tagged: President Obama, Government, Policy
“Our infrastructure is terrible, and it's only getting worse and more expensive to fix. It's already costing the American people an estimated $200 billion a year in reduced productivity. That number is increasing annually. Instead of being at the office or in the factory getting work done, Americans…”Tagged: Infrastructure, Investment, Policy, Government
“Our airports, bridges, water tunnels, power grids, rail systems—our nation's entire infrastructure—is crumbling, and we aren't doing anything about it. Former secretary of transportation Ray LaHood knows all about this and got it right when he said, "If we are going to have safe transportation…”Tagged: Infrastructure, Government, Policy, Transportation, Ray LaHood
“Opponents of gun rights often use a lot of scary descriptive phrases when proposing legislative action against various types of weapons. Ban "assault weapons" they say, or "military-style weapons," or "high-capacity magazines." Those all do sound a little ominous, until you understand what they are…”Tagged: Gun Violence, Gun Rights, 2nd Amendment, Government
“Most people with mental health problems aren't violent; they just need help. We have to invest the money and resources to expand treatment programs that can provide that help.”Tagged: Mental Health, Healthcare, Violence, Government
“Our mental health system is broken, and it needs to be fixed. Politicians have ignored this issue because it is such a complex problem, and it might cost some big money. But the face is we need to fix this problem now.”Tagged: Crime, Mental Health, Healthcare, Gun Violence, Government
“Right now the VA is being run by people who don’t know what they’re doing. They’re getting more money from the government than ever before and yet the care gets worse. The list of men and women waiting for care is growing and their wait times are longer. How can the VA possibly be so inefficient? We…”Tagged: Government, Veterans, Healthcare, Veteran's Affairs, Military
“Many of our problems, caused by years of stupid decisions or no decisions at all, have grown into a huge mess. If I could wave a magic wand and fix them, I’d do it. But there are a lot of different voices— and interests— that have to be considered when working toward solutions. This involves getting…”Tagged: Government, Policy, Leadership, Diplomacy, Negotiation
“In politics, once someone gets elected, it’s tough to get them out. There’s no motivation to try to get anything done. If the American public had any idea what really goes on, they’d be much angrier than they are already.”Tagged: Politics, Government, Corruption
“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
“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