Richard Grenell

“President Obama believes getting along is more valuable than standing firm for U.S. interests.”

“While supporting human rights in another country is important, fighting for our own safety is crucial.”

“Most Republicans in California are tired of fighting the one-party rule from the Left and have given up on state politics.”

“China understands economics more than most countries and is usually moved to increase freedoms when the yuan is directly involved.”

“The big-ego temper tantrums of Wall Street's titans must be a concern for everyone on Wall Street. Bad behavior and manipulation of the markets must be called out by those in the industry concerned for its future.”

“Overstating America's issues doesn't make us relatable; it makes others' issues easily dismissable.”

“Despite the debt, the traffic, the one-party rule, the taxes, and the eagerness of politicians to overwhelm small businesses and large corporate job producers with red tape and unnecessary regulations, the Golden State is still the most beautiful place to live and work in the United States.”

“U.S. foreign aid must be used more strategically to achieve our national security goals.”

“Many people vote a straight party line from the president down to city council. Hollywood publicists need to think long and hard about who they are putting forward to lead their awards season campaigns.”

“I spent eight years at the U.N., so I understand that U.S. ambassadors have a lot of issues to cover.”

“Politically motivated lawsuits and prosecutions cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.”

“Equal rights should not be debatable and certainly should not be put to a vote of the people. Would we ask the electorate to vote on whether or not Catholics and Protestants should marry? Of course we would not.”

“California Democrats are out to kill the American dream by ridiculing the commitment to hard work.”

“Foreign aid, though less than 1% of the annual federal budget, is often a hard case to make to constituents who are rightfully worried about domestic and economic issues.”

“Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have deep ties to corporate money. They both have a detailed and complexed view of how some on Wall Street manipulate the game. They know where the excesses are and who is to blame. If willing to take on their friends, they both could reform Wall Street from the inside.”

“California is a great place to live.”

“Foreign aid should not be automatic. Countries should have to make their case every year, and American officials should openly decide what, if anything, to fund.”

“From the moments Obama took office, he has downplayed the threats from radical Islamists.”

“While migration is inevitable, the fact remains that most people leave their homes to escape violence and the certain persecution that comes from it.”

“Altruism, especially involving basic freedoms, can be what shareholders value most.”