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Former Florida Governor and now Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush returned to the state Capital he once called Mount Tallahassee to talk about the changes he made in state government, and as Mike Vasilinda tells us, the changes he hopes to make in Washington.

Jeb bush was the first Republican governor of FL to serve two terms and many who came to see him owe the political and monetary fortunes to the now presidential candidate.

“It’s good to be back in Tallahassee and see so many friends” Bush said at the beginning of his remarks.

When first elected, Bush started calling the Capitol Mount Tallahassee “Because it was remote from the people, caught up in the ways of a comfortable establishment. I was a governor who refused to go along with that establishment” he explained.

Now, Bush says he will use the same leadership skills learned in Mt. Tallahassee to cut taxes, programs and government at the national level. He’s calling for a hiring freeze. “We will go with a simple three out, one in, across the Federal workforce” says the Presidential hopeful.

Bush also wants a line item veto as President…something he used 2500 times while Governor, earning the nickname Veto Carlione. “At first I thought it was somewhat of an insult, but the simple fact is, I got to like it, a lot!”

Bush had something to say about the ongoing controversy between Donald Trump and John McCain. “John McCain…a real hero, by the way” he said, deviating from his prepared remarks.

And while Bush didn’t mention Donald Trump by name during his speech, he had plenty to afterwards. “This is a legitimate hero who has served his country in lots of ways. Mr. Trump knows that. He should just apologize. I think that will just move it on to the next thing” Bush said.

Bush will be in Orlando and Miami later this month, a reflection of the states power to choose both a nominee and a President.

Bush has strong remarks for other candidates who now serve in Congress, saying they shouldn’t be paid for the days they miss on the campaign trail.