Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate.

I believe in political solutions to political problems. But man's primary problems aren't political; they're philosophical. Until humans can solve their philosophical problems, they're condemned to solve their political problems over and over and over again. It's a cruel, repetitious bore.

We wanted a delegation with diverse backgrounds to appeal to as many people here as possible.

CEOs and directors realize that board discussions are richer when individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives participate. But there is still only a small number of women and minorities among senior corporate executives, and they are in high demand.

Multiple mergers can be challenging because people come from different backgrounds.

I believe very strongly in the value of having a diverse team around me that comes from very different backgrounds and different points of view.