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

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.

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.

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.

It's not what you do but that kind of job you do that makes the difference.

Now, personally, I like a car with some sort of character.

The only use of an obstacle is to be overcome. All that an obstacle does with brave men is, not to frighten them, but to challenge them.

The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the Gospel to the heathen world.

If the news is that important, it will find me.

When it comes to impending, unavoidable extinction, ignorance is bliss.

It is not enough to photograph the obviously picturesque.

I moreover affirm that our wisdom itself, and wisest consultations, for the most part commit themselves to the conduct of chance.

When you advance in Krishna Consciousness it is more difficult to tolerate being honored than to tolerate being dishonored.

Before 20 or 25 employees, most companies are structured with everyone reporting to the founder. It's totally flat.