Asia

I believe we are sometimes too shy, but I believe more women would definitely do good in politics.

— Lisa Müller spoke about the role of women in politics.

Antisemitism is a cancerous growth.

— Friedrich Merz speaks after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

I think the panda was a symbol of friendship. Under normal circumstances, I would want to see China loan them (to Japan) again, but I guess it is likely difficult given the current situation.

— A woman in her 70s from Chiba Prefecture who was visiting a shopping street near the zoo with her husband, referring to frayed bilateral ties.

True leadership is not in a moment of excitement, but in restraint. This house is not a rally, it is a constitutional place.

— Mbali Shinga, NFP representative who refused to vote with the MK party.

In a time when there's not a lot of courage going on, they were the kind of people who were ready to put their actions behind what they cared about.

— Michelle Obama, in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel about Rob and Michele Reiner.

The fundamental climate goals are not called into question, but a different path to achieving them is necessary.

— Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz comments positively on the EU Commission's course change.

He doesn’t discriminate between one nationality and another. Especially here in Australia, there’s no difference between one citizen and another.

— Ahmed's father speaking about his son's selfless courage during the attack.

Mr. President, you’re the only one who can save us. If you save us, you can stop China’s aggressions. You can also save the world.

— Jimmy Lai, in an interview with CNN in 2020, addressing Donald Trump.

He was so proud of us ... and loved us more than life itself.

— Leor Amzalak about his grandfather Tibor Weitzen, who was killed in the attack.