Do not be afraid to make decisions, do not be afraid to make mistakes.

National security is a place where the private sector could be helpful because the government is woefully behind the technology curve. But secondly, the bureaucratic processes that have been in place since 9/11 are woefully inadequate as well.

China is a rising adversary. So one of the things we have to do if we want China's support is to push back on China.

I know Vladimir Putin. He respects strength. He lied to our president's [Barack Obama] face; didn't both to tell him about warplanes and troops going into Syria. We need to speak to him from a position of strength.

Religious liberty must be protected in this country. It's a principle upon which we were founded.

Our allies in the Middle East know that the Islamic State is their fight - and they have asked for very specific things to help push back against ISIL.We must give our allies the help they need to confront and defeat this evil.

Californians are worried about whether they will have a job along with ballooning federal spending and deficits.