“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.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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 busines…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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 fr…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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 doll…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“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.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“Forget that self-esteem stuff; we need to start challenging kids. We need to allow them to fail when they don’t work hard.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“Our national educational system was never intended to be limited to the three R’s, history, and science. It was designed to produce well-rounded young people capable of prospering in the world. In addition to an education, kids were supposed to graduate with some basic values, self-discipline, and l…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“Education has to be run locally. Common Core, No Child Left Behind, and Race to the Top are all programs that take decisions away from parents and local school boards. These programs allow the progressives in the Department of Education to indoctrinate, not educate, our kids.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“My rules of engagement have always been pretty simple— if we are going to intervene in a conflict, there had better be a direct threat to our national interests. The threat should be so obvious that most Americans will know where the hot spot is on the globe and will quickly understand why we are ge…”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“We can’t be afraid to use our military, but sending our sons and daughters should be the very last resort.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“My immigration policy is actually pretty simple. We need to make changes to our laws to make it easier for those people who can contribute to this country to come here legally while making it impossible for criminal elements and other people to get here illegally.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“Citizenship is not a gift we can afford to keep giving away, and I will find a legal way of stopping this policy.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“But let me add that while my critics are pushing their policy agendas, the last thing we need are more plans that evaporate after the elections.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com
“My immigration policy is actually pretty simple. We need to make changes to our laws to make it easier for those people who can contribute to this country to come here legally while making it impossible for criminal elements and other people to get here illegally.”— Donald Trump, amazon.com