Government Leader

"There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing to lay the foundations of a healthy society. Please have hope and patience."— Nicusor Dan, the newly elected President of Romania, spoke to his supporters after exit polls were published showing him ahead.

In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. That's happening now.— Bruce Springsteen speaks about the current societal issues in America.

South Africa's relationship with the US is one of immense importance. Preferential trade agreements such as AGOA contribute significantly to our economy. Losing these benefits would be disastrous for farmers, farm workers, and the economy at large.— John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, on the importance of trade relations between the US and South Africa.

"Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter in our relationship with the EU that delivers for working people across the UK."— Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK's chief negotiator, commented on the outcomes of the negotiations.

In America, my home, they’re persecuting people for their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. That’s happening now.— Bruce Springsteen, during a concert in Manchester, England.

"Judaism has never been based on a system that subjugates others."— Greggory Haueter, a founding member of Nahlieli, discussing Israel's use of religious justification for the war.

For many years we haven’t felt such a force in believing on what we can do as a country, as a nation, as a community, as a force that we have within us.— Luis Montenegro during his rally.

Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’— Donald Trump made this statement in a Truth Social post regarding Taylor Swift.

I told you eight months ago it would be very close — and it is very close.— Rafał Trzaskowski at a rally held by his campaign on Sunday evening.

China’s aggressive maneuvers around Taiwan right now are not exercises. . . . They are rehearsals.— Samuel Paparo, head of the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command, regarding China's military activities.

A heavy contingent of plain-clothed, masked police officers gained access to Governor George Natembeya’s home. Such Moi-era tactics won’t work in today’s Kenya. Stop using state machinery to settle political scores.— DAP-K Party regarding the raid at Governor Natembeya's home.

"A bad faith, vindictive, cruel example of #TNR (transnational repression) punishing me for scholarly work on anti-minority & anti-democratic policies of #Modi rule."— Professor Nitasha Kaul commenting on the cancellation of her OCI card and the reasons cited by the Indian government.

We are going to the local government elections next year and comrades, let's face it, because this is what often happens. We will appoint and elect people because so and so does not have a job and has no clue whatsoever about what should happen in local government. And we just take this person, him or her, like you would take me to go and play in the World Cup, knowing that I will fail.— Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC president, addressing party officials during their provincial executive committee induction in the Northern Cape.