The speaker highlights the unprecedented involvement of business professionals in government roles, suggesting that this approach could lead to better economic management. They argue that the Democratic party has not utilized such a strategy due to a belief that it's unfashionable to involve successful business figures in government. The speaker believes that the U.S. economy is too complex to be managed solely by academics without real-world experience. By involving experienced business leaders, the government could achieve better outcomes. The speaker hopes this becomes a standard practice, encouraging talented individuals to temporarily leave their business careers to contribute to government efforts, thereby benefiting the country.