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America is a meritocracy.

You can't have a competitive, egalitarian meritocracy if only some of your citizens have the opportunity for a good education.

I'm much more comfortable in a meritocracy and in reward for good work as opposed to a political environment, where I feel like all of that can be confused.

The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity.

I am a believer in people succeeding on merit.

Meritocracy is a good thing. Whenever possibly, people should be judged based on their work and results, not superficial qualities.

When it comes to meritocracy and diversity, the symbolic is real. And that means that simple actions that reduce bias, such as blind resume or application screening, are a double win: they reduce implicit bias and they help communicate our commitment to meritocracy.

When it comes to work, there is a fear factor around meritocracy. People are afraid of being openly judged. However, when you know what you are being measured against, it's empowering.

There is socialism in the family that conflicts with meritocracy. And that bothered me.