I think Detroit would do real well if we started repopulating it with young, aspirational people.

The real problem is Barack Obama has had six years to advocate a position to fix this and he's done nothing. The congress has funded these programs of building more fencing and doing all this and he hasn't done it.

I would let the military commanders give the commander in chief options rather than tell them what you want to hear. Not having gotten those options, I can't tell you if we are going to have boots on the ground but certainly, a more expanded role for the special operators would be essential. And being more effective in strikes as it is relates to the air.

Florida has its own rhythm, too. People go to work, they watch their children learn and grow and start families of their own. They play in the sun and pass their lives enjoying the outsized blessings that make our state unique.

We need a serious leader to deal with this. And I believe I'm that guy.

Half of the interview is substantive and half of it I think is sizing the person up.

You have to remember that in a state like Florida, independent voters will decide the election.