On any given day, I receive hundreds of requests from television, radio and newspapers to provide comments on various topics. There is not one interview when the "birther" issue is not raised multiple times during the conversation. I have made my point of view well-known, including the continued request for President Obama to be transparent with the American people and provide his birth certificate for forensic review. Only Obama is in a position to put to rest this long overdue and controversial issue. If there is nothing to hide, come clean. There are many important and pressing issues that, should I elect to run, I will address -- including China, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the price of fuel, unfair trade, unsustainable debt, the creation of jobs and the rising price of food. Most Americans would prefer to have a serious conversation about these critical issues, followed by a competent and fearless leader who can advance them. Sadly, the press has en masse chosen to glom onto but one of the myriad issues I have discussed and would tackle as president. Allow me to repeat here what I have said on numerous occasions: I have spoken my piece on this issue, and many people have the same doubts as I have. My concern lies with people like the single mom who recently wrote to me that she now works a third job to pay for the gas to get to the other two. My ability as a leader has already been proven. If I should run, and if elected, I will create jobs, balance the budget, negotiate strongly with foreign countries, inspire my fellow Americans and make the United States respected again. Donald J. Trump is a real estate developer and TV celebrity who is considering running for the Republican presidential nomination.