Francis Rooney: “I think that is real leadership, and I think it caught the attention of the private sector.”

I was very disappointed to hear the comments of the Chief of Staff. We don't do this all the time, OK? We don't use the power and prestige of America to beat on people for political purposes.

It's not a good thing. And you're on to something here that we should not be beating on a foreign country for political gain but should be for advancing United States strategic interests.

I really think mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions is the only answer there.

I think our country is built on speaking your mind and having freedom of expression.