I really think that elected officials should be focused on how you create sustained economic growth, how do you create jobs and all of these issues that made people - segments of our society believe are really important are diversions politically.

I don't believe you outsource your convictions and principles to people.

If we're going to ban all Muslims, how are we going to get them to be part of a coalition to destroy ISIS?

I kind of know what my job is, it's to develop a message that's hopeful and optimistic about the future of the country, to develop ideas that will give people a sense that they can lift up, and to tell them about my leadership skills to make it so.

I reject the notion that a high turnout helps Senator Kerry. I think in Florida at least, it's going to help President Bush because we have gotten more registered voters than the Democrats, and our base is just fired up - thanks to your help and a lot of others.

Work needs to be the single biggest requirements. No more waivers as this administration has done. There should be real work eligibility.

I'm enjoying turning down all requests for interviews. I don't miss being in politics.