“With disciplined budget management and elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse, this plan will allow us to balance the budget, grow the economy at record levels, clear the backlog of workers sitting at home, and begin the process of reducing our debt. With moderate growth, this plan will be revenue…”Tagged: Policy, Taxes, The Economy, Jobs, Budget
“We need a leader who is going to restore the respect this country enjoyed in the past. I'm criticized for not issuing elaborate, detailed policy statements. What good are detailed plans if your country doesn't have the credibility to carry them out—but I issue them anyway.”Tagged: Leadership, Policy, Foreign Policy
“The issues facing our country are too important for anything less than an honest assessment of where we are and what needs to be done.”Tagged: Honesty, Policy
“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
“Violent crime in our inner cities is out of control. Murder rates are way up. There are far too many hardened drug dealers and gang members who are repeatedly involved in burglaries and drive-by killings. We need to get them off the streets so that they don’t continue to terrorize their…”Tagged: Crime, Murder, Inner Cities, Guns, Policy
“There is no politician who understands our tax system like I do. It has to be changed to make it fair for all Americans— and simplified. I am a strong, proud conservative. The biggest difference between me and all the do-nothing politicians who are all talk, no action? Those people constantly…”Tagged: Conservatism, Politics, Taxes, Policy, Leadership
“Affordable health care? Here’s my word— and I never go back on my word: Obamacare needs to be repealed ASAP— and replaced with something far better. Immigration reform? Has anybody been more of a leader on this issue than me? My plan is simple: We build a wall and take back control of our country.…”Tagged: Healthcare, Obamacare, Policy, Immigration, Leadership
“We need to see more real achievements in the first 100 days of the next administration than we’ve seen in the seven years of the Obama presidency.”Tagged: Politics, Policy, Barack Obama, First 100 Days
“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
“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
“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 is no reason the federal government should profit from student loans. This only makes an already difficult problem worse. The Federal Student Loan Program turned a $ 41.3 billion profit in 2013. These student loans are probably one of the only things that the government shouldn’t make money…”Tagged: Education, Policy, Debt, College, Government
“I’m not as concerned about the kids growing up in wealthy communities, where high property taxes have allowed them to build great schools, hire the best teachers, and provide all the supplies they need. Those schools are doing fine. In many urban areas, however, schools must fight for every tax…”Tagged: Taxes, Policy, Education, Government, Teachers
“Kids need to learn that success requires persistence. Self-esteem should come from overcoming challenges and surviving the hard knocks of trying to be better.”Tagged: Education, Policy, Values