I realize that to withdraw at this point is really unfair in many ways, but to go forward and take this position and then find myself sitting there and not being able to do the job the way it should be done on behalf of the President 100 percent, it would have been an even bigger mistake.
Senator Judd Gregg explains his reasons for withdrawing from the commerce secretary position.
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The classic example of this is ObamaCare. It was pushed through on a partisan vote.
We cannot continue to let health care costs rise faster than our National income.
In Hillary's case, it's a big issue, because of her -- because of the challenges that she has on the ethical side. In Trump's case, it's a big issue, because he's so erratic.
Design the programs. Decide how large the government is going to be. Do a tax reform to finance it.