There are two Chicagos, as you know. There's one Chicago that's incredible, luxurious and all - and safe. There's another Chicago that's worse than almost any of the places in the Middle East that we talk, and that you talk about, every night on the newscasts.

If I'm elected president, I am going to keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of America.

Let Obamacare fail. It will be a lot easier, and I think we're probably in that position where we'll just let Obamacare fail.

If your business is not a brand, it's a commodity.

I think three debates [primary debates] is the right number. I think that, uh, they'll be extremely well watched. There are those who will say it will be one of the highest-rated shows in television history, if not the highest.

The Middle East is totally destabilized. A total and complete mess.

[New York] is a city largely based on great skyscrapers, and they will always be the essence of New York. That won't change, just as the character of the people who live here will not be altered by this tragedy.