Lauer: "...Are there no fair questions about the distribution of wealth..."
THE MITTSTER: ...it's fine to talk about those things in quiet rooms....
Translation: This stuff, like other economic issues, should only be discussed in "the club" among my buddies and me, while they have brandy and cigars and I have Perrier. Besides, this issue is a frequent topic, well cause for celebration, really, among us job creators. And, we understand your pain. Why, last month our chef had to reduce the amount of black truffles used in some dishes. Quel domage!
Lauer: " .... anyone who has questions about the distribution of wealth and power in this country, is envious?
THE MITTSTER: "....I think it's about envy. ...."
Translation: Everybody really wants to have been born the son of a millionaire governor of Michigan. They are just pissed that didn't happen. It's not my fault.
THE MITTSTER: ".....I think it's about class warfare......"
Translation: Look, my buds and I have been raping this nation's economy for decades. You folks should just let us continue and not groan too loudly. You certainly shouldn't poke your fingers in our eyes or try to crush our testicles.
THE MITTSTER: ".....[this attack on wealth] is entirely inconsistent with the concept of one nation under God"
Translation: I can't really bring up religion or people will remember that I'm a Mormon. But, I can remember some of the words to the pledge of allegiance. So, I'll just pitch those in here to make this seem like an elevated argument, rather than a craven defense of vulture capitalism and inequality.