The mantra from the Obama State Department is 'smart power' - the not-so-new idea that all elements of national power should be utilized to influence other countries. — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
The U.S. should support the Nigerian government to stay in Sierra Leone under the ECOMOG umbrella. The U.S. should also support other countries, including Ghana, in ECOMOG until stability is established. — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
A big part of the problem that we face today is that our children have been taught at schools that every idea is right,… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
The Small Business Lending Fund was cleverly named by its authors last Congress. Since its implementation, however, it would appear a more appropriate name… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
Several of the energy companies want to do the right thing. It's a matter of leveling the playing field though for them and that's… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
I am fighting vigorously for less spending, less waste and limited government. I strongly believe that the more government grows, the less freedom Americans… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
History is full of examples of regimes that were oppressing at home and aggressive abroad, and I can't think of too many liberal democracies… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
Up until the end of the Bush Administration, there was indifference to the North Korean suffering under Kim Jong-Il. — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
The mantra from the Obama State Department is 'smart power' - the not-so-new idea that all elements of national power should be utilized to… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
Al Qaeda is on the run, partly because the United States is in Afghanistan, pushing on al Qaeda, and working internationally to cut off… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. If Nigeria succeeds at democratic governance it will be an anchor for all of West Africa.… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
Energy has become a national security issue and as technology continues to improve, there will be more debates like the one on Keystone. — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
The ongoing dispute over the relocation of U.S. Marines on Okinawa should be quickly settled. This isn't just an issue for the U.S. and… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image
The Nigerians have been very instrumental in preserving stability in Sierra Leone. They have done this at considerable cost in dollars and Nigerian lives.… — Ed Royce Copy Share Image