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My politics are very centrist and sometimes, especially when it comes to foreign affairs, lean to the right.

I don't feel political most of the time. Sometimes I'm placed in positions because no one else will go there.

I have a very balanced posture about the political situation in my country.

As a senator, I play an important role in crafting foreign policy.

We can no longer allow multinationals to parade as agents of progress and democracy in the newspapers, even as they subvert it at the workplace.

This is the very devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whim.

For years now, long before I became House majority leader, I have been passionate about foreign affairs because I believe that anyone who leads in Washington must appreciate the significance of America's role in providing for global security and prosperity.

Politics means competition, especially in senior positions. If you don't know that, you're not especially suited to politics.

I'm a solid Labour party supporter. I aspired to be a Labour MP, but it's difficult to make the leap from the Foreign Office.