I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to people. There is no hope, no freedom. No pride in achievement.

Yes, in socialism the rich will be poorer - but the poor will also be poorer. People will lose interest in really working hard and creating jobs.

My charitable donations go to educational efforts, such as Teach for America, Vanderbilt University, Berkshire School.

Never bend the rules. You bend the rules a little bit and then it's a slippery slope.

I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to people. There is no hope, no freedom. No pride in achievement.

It seems like people don't learn from the past.

America's wealth comes from the efforts of people striving for success. Take away their incentive with badmouthing success and you take away the wealth that helps us take care of the needy.