“Washington, D.C., could learn a few budget lessons from Florida. The c...” — Rick Scott Quote

Washington, D.C., could learn a few budget lessons from Florida. The contrast between our state and the nation's capital is remarkable.

No U.S. citizen is being kicked off any voter rolls.

Shipping by water is cheaper than by rail, which is cheaper than by truck.

When businesses think of locating in North America, I want to make sure that they think first about Florida.

My position on immigration has been clear for a long time. I believe the federal government ought to do their job. You know, secure our borders. Come up with an immigration policy that Americans understand and people who want to come to this country understand.

You know, a low budget, you have to work harder. You have to plan well; you don't have much time to rehearse.

If we can't find cuts in the defense budget, we're not looking carefully enough.

I came from Bill Blass, where it was a well-oiled machine and if I said I needed a fabric, it was done. Now, I have to budget everything. I have to take on the role not just as a designer but a business. But I'm a glass half-full kind of guy.

We're all concerned about the budget. We're all concerned about what's happening financially in our country. There's no question about it. Congress is working day and night. In fact, every time I go home the lights are on at the top of the Capitol.