I think the rules in Congress, and in particular the rules in the Senate, are unbelievably archaic and slow-moving and, in many cases, unfair. In many cases, you're forced to make deals that are not the deal you'd make. You'd make a much different kind of a deal. You're forced into situations that you hate to be forced into.

Watch, listen and learn. You can't know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity.

I just wanted to begin by mentioning that the nominee for secretary of the department of labor will be Mr. Alex Acosta. He has a law degree from Harvard Law School, great student. Former clerk for Justice Samuel Alito. He has had a tremendous career. He's a member and has been a member of the National Labor Relations Board and has been through Senate confirmation three times, confirmed. I have wished him the best.

I think Melania Trump is going to be a fantastic first lady. She's going to be a tremendous representative of women and of the people. And helping her and working her will be Ivanka Trump, who is a fabulous person and a fabulous, fabulous woman.

2017 would be a disaster for Obamacare. That's the year it was meant to explode because Obama won't be here.

The African-American community, the community within the inner cities has been so badly treated.

I understand China, and I understand the Chinese mind. I understand where they're coming from. They are not our friend.