Already, China has undermined U.S. foreign policy in efforts to gain access to oil resources in Iran and Sudan. We simply cannot separate the political and economic values of oil.

With a strong domestic economy, low national unemployment at 5 percent, and increasing retail sales, the picture should look rosy. But one look at the trade deficit changes all of that.

Americas largest trade deficit is with China, a nation that enjoys Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the U.S. and ties its currency to the dollar to make it a more competitive trading partner.

As the U.S. trade deficit, and the portion of that deficit attributed to China, continue to grow, our own economy is at risk of losing its reputation as a leader in world trade.

America won the Cold War by protecting our strategic resources from the threat of foreign control. We must bring the same attitude to our trade relationship with China.

A key U.S. initiative in this trade war must be to develop reliable trading partners in the world.

The essences of all religions speak of peace, compassion, justice and the interconnection of all life.

The love of books was an instant connection, and a true boon for a girl who tended toward shyness, because it was a source of endless conversation.

You are in control of your life, when you refuse to be provoke.

Men never sound more stupid than when they're telling you they're a very complex personality.

I get to do stand-up every single day. I love that live energy exchange between the audience and myself, and to get to say the things I want to say and comment on.

What is it like to fall asleep? What happens? Where do we go? Why don't we remember? Since childhood most of us have wondered about the mystery of sleep.

A man who is not afraid of the sea will soon be drowned, for he will be going out on a day when he shouldn't.

To be in America illegally is actually a civil offense and not a criminal one.

Performing an exorcism was like changing your oil. It's a drag, but necessary.

Sometimes, I think the only art left for us is slowly peeling the label off a beer bottle while somebody tells you about a dream they had.

Tension without cosmic pulsation to animate it is the transition to nothingness