Many have criticized a federal carbon tax, saying that it would increase energy costs. Some continue to oppose it even when that revenue would be used to reduce other taxes in what's known as a tax swap.

The key to revenue growth is tax reform that closes loopholes and that is pro-growth. Then with a growing economy, that's where your revenue growth comes in, not from higher taxes.

For years, comprehensive tax reform has eluded legislators.

Two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and CEO has informed my view that our priorities must stress improving educational outcomes, rebuilding America's infrastructure, lowering health care costs, addressing climate change, reforming immigration, and ushering in an advanced energy economy.

Continuing to reduce costs and increase efficiencies is an important part of our global strategy to return Kellogg company to strong, steady growth.

People ask, 'How do you work with the other side?' Well, I start by not saying bad things about them.