Merit-based Decision Quotes

It doesn't matter whose idea it is or where it came from or when it arrived in the process. The best idea is the best idea no matter what.

You measure your people and you take action on those that don't measure up.

I have never voted a party line. I vote on the individual and the issues.

If Democrats vote against everyone sight unseen, then Republicans will vote for everyone sight unseen. However, if Democrats demonstrate that they’re considering each candidate on the merits, they have at least a fighting chance of defeating one or two of Trump’s nominees.

I was never turned down because I was a Muslim. I was turned down because I was not right for the part.

I'm a girl, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate greatness and the struggle of sports. My situation - and I've always said this, even in politics - is may the best man win. I'm not team-bound.

If somebody comes before me and I think that they will do a good job in fulfilling the mission - even if I might not have nominated them - if I think they're gonna do a good job, I vote for 'em.

I don't write anything off without reading a script, and if it's a good one, I'll consider it, whether it's for $20 or a million dollars.

SpaceX is a flat organization. Anyone gets to talk to anyone, and the best idea wins - even if it comes from an intern.

Wilderness designations should not be the result of a quid pro quo. They should rise or fall on their own merits.

I don’t care if he is black, blue or green. He is the best man for the job.

I look at each nominee. If they suck, I vote against them. If they're worthy, I vote for them.

I have never fired anyone or kept anyone because of ratings or because of entertainment. I keep the people that I think are the best.