I'm very pro-American - my entire family escaped poverty in Italy because they rightly believed in the American dream.

What I have said to people is that I've lived the American dream, because I have.

The American dream belongs to all of us.

The American dream is about freedom.

I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

In this remarkable time for the world, I refuse to believe it's time to stop believing in the possibilities of our remarkable country. I refuse to accept the downsizing of the American Dream. I refuse to bet against American entrepreneurial spirit and American ingenuity.The competition's tough, and it requires us to be tougher - tough-minded, never hard hearted.