The forefathers of the United States were children of religious bigotry and persecution, and, as a result, fled Britain to create a new approach to life and government. They valued intellect and education. In fact, they outlined the principles of the United States' democracy to establish intellectual freedom from the Church.

The entertainment business is and always has been about money, and it's about, 'Does that person merit that salary?' The fact is that that the business, in my view, has been somewhat bankrupt for years - only the new media made it viable.

I am a legal immigrant whose parents went from Russia to China to Chile to finally reach the United States and thereby give me a chance to have a better life. I served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve, went to college, have a successful career and have dedicated my life to being a good citizen.

Calling oneself a hero after making mistakes shouldn't earn public trust.

I have a clear bias for international, global experience. On my management team, everybody has two or three countries they've lived and worked in.

I believe we have a responsibility, even if our job is to lead a nonprofit organization, as private citizens to be good citizens and to make our voices heard.

There's a conspiracy going on online every day between these top U.K. individuals within ISIS leadership out of Syria.

Of front-line importance among the most contagious and enduring traits of the leaders of nations and of all callings is that of spotless character.