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“I have watched for the last two years as Congress has failed to do their job, so I came here with the intention of putting people in seats that will do their job. I absolutely voted for Roy Cooper.”— North Carolina voter Matt Sheets told CNN as he cast his vote on Tuesday morning.

“We don't want our money sent to do apartheid, or genocide, or war.”— Abdul El-Sayed said this in his victory speech, referring to his criticism of Israel's actions.

“He told New Yorkers to pretend he was on the ballot. Well, Mr. President, you got your wish!”— Kathy Hochul said this in her victory speech after winning re-election, addressing President Donald Trump.

“They have no money, no gasoline and their people are getting very tired of it.”— Donald Trump said this to the news outlet Axios about Iran.

“Often there is hardly any humanity in this political world. Even when people are ill for a long time, it is barely talked about. There is a kind of culture of silence, because no one wants to appear weak in this tough political business.”— Bärbel Bas, speaking about how politics treats illness and perceived weakness in an ARD interview after her resignation.

“When you see us standing with Hasan Piker and repeated hate, it’s not acceptable.”— Haley Stevens said this to reporters in Detroit on Sunday while explaining her support for Mike Rogers.

Europe has greatly benefited from her leadership in uncertain times and her unwavering commitment to the European project.

— António Costa, President of the European Council, praised Christine Lagarde’s leadership after the announcement of her resignation.