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Washington is paralyzed by extreme political rhetoric that creates powerful sound bites but poor policy.

There's a void of leadership in a lot of Washington. I think one of the reasons why there's so much angst across the country.

What strikes me when I leave Washington is the extent to which there's a huge disconnect between Washington and the rest of the country. The rest of the country is not hyper partisan.

I haven't been in Washington long, but I have learned that it is a place filled with people who say one thing to get elected and do the opposite once they get there.

Washington is like playing the Super Bowl, only there are no timeouts, no potty breaks, and the arena is filled with the media. In government, you have to learn to put yourself second in a big way. But I am a business person at heart. I like to be in charge.

I think on a whole host of issues Washington tends to be a lagging indicator on public opinion.

The more we can get Washington out of the way, the stronger our economy and our country will be.

People are very upset with Washington. They're upset with Democrats. They're upset with Republicans. They're upset with the establishment.

The number one way of becoming powerful in Washington is by becoming the 'Washington Post.'

Oh, that all the things my father had told me about how disgusting Washington is are true. And again it's the system - there are lots of nice, well-meaning people there. But it's a sleazy place. And politics is all about doing favors.