When any part of humanity is sidelined, the rest of us cannot sit on the sidelines.

Symbols mean something and symbols often can spark hope and action in people particularly young people.

'Smart power' is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict - not just send our military in.

I think that we have to look at ISIS as the leading threat of an international terror network. It cannot be contained, it must be defeated.

I've stood up to Russia. I've taken on Putin and others, and I would do that as president.

Asking Saudi Arabia and Iran to work together, when they can't stand each other and are engaged in a proxy battle right at this moment.

We've got to remain energy-independent. It gives us much more power and freedom than to be worried about what goes on in the Middle East. We have enough worries over there without having to worry about that.