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I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania.

— Dr. Frank-N-Furter, fictional character in The Rocky Horror Show / Rocky Horror Picture Show (sung as the character)

the most extensive use of the UK’s Emergency Alert system in response to an active incident, and reflects the seriousness with which the government is acting to safeguard people and property.

— Louise Haigh, First Secretary of State, said it was the most extensive use of the UK's Emergency Alert system in response to an active incident, reflecting the government's seriousness in safeguarding people and property.

I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again.

— Hayden Panettiere, in a 2020 statement about her abuse to inspire others in abusive relationships to seek help.

I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors’ orders.

— Sen. Mitch McConnell, in a statement about his recovery and ongoing physical therapy (as reported by CNN).

THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

— National Weather Service; quoted in CNN live coverage of Texas Hill Country flash floods

if they suspect any relatives have been at the entertainment venue and cannot be contacted, or if they believe the relatives may have visited this venue

— Officials urging the public to contact authorities about missing relatives

It just overwhelms the body's immune system and then that bacteria spreads to the blood, which causes this reaction.

— Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News contributor, explaining how sepsis develops from pneumonia.

We know that that controller was still on duty for several minutes afterwards. Normally, they would be relieved.

— Jennifer Homendy, NTSB chair, during a Tuesday press conference.

Iran will not negotiate with the United States.

— Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said this in a post on X.

One of my personnel was communicating with one of the guides over a four-hour period, giving information back to the Nevada sheriff’s office and coordinating what rescues could be permitted.

— Don O'Keefe, the law enforcement chief for California’s Office of Emergency Services, discussing the communication during the rescue operation following the avalanche incident.