There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up.

I do think that one needs to have respect for people who are older. And I really do love the idea that one can respect generations.

I think that a president needs to have a variety of views presented. But also, there has to be a team effort, because otherwise, I think it creates a dissonance and difficulty.

I do believe that in order to be a successful negotiator that as a diplomat, you have to be able to put yourself into the other person's shoes. Unless you can understand what is motivating them, you are never going to be able to figure out how to solve a particular problem.

If you look at my life, generally, I've been put in situations which were difficult and which I conquered.

It's important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can't let our system fall apart. We also have to invest in one another.

We don't understand enough about the Islam religion and Muslim world.