Our economy is on the move and we are creating thousands of new jobs, but we need to keep our foot on the gas pedal.

Let's take energy, for instance. I understand that in some industries, the input cost of energy is a major factor in whether an industry is going to locate in the United States or go elsewhere. So, when, at Bain Capital, we started a new steel company called Steel Dynamics in Indiana, the cost of energy was a very important factor to the success of that enterprise.

Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to people.

I'll take a lot of credit for the fact that this industry's come back.

There are a few things that were disconcerting: the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials. That, obviously, is not something which is encouraging.

I like those fancy raincoats you bought. Really sprung for the big bucks.

My wife drives a couple of Cadillacs.