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"No matter what happens, we are always ready to assist and support our friends."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered support in a call to Sanchez, noting his country had become specialised in such emergencies after three years of Russia attacking its electrical grid.

"FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD."— Donald Trump in an early morning Truth Social post criticizing poll results.

"We must analyse all options with an open mind and not a priori rule out rate cuts below the neutral rate."— Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, at an event organized by LC Macro Advisors.

"The Russian people will never forget the heroism of the DPRK special forces. We will always honor the heroes who gave their lives for Russia, for our common freedom, fighting side by side with their Russian brothers in arms."— Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, speaks about North Korea's role in the Ukraine conflict.

"I reject any attempts to weaken Canada, to wear us down, to break us so that America can own us."— Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, told reporters in late March.

"We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago."— CEO Arvind Krishna on IBM's commitment to invest in American jobs and manufacturing.

Even if we do not purchase feed grains and oilseeds from the United States, it will not have much impact on our country’s grain supply.— Zhao Chenxin, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, on the impact of US imports on China's grain supply.

"If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately."— Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in response to Putin's announcement.

"If we let this stand, we are saying the president is above the law. That the United States Constitution is optional."— Rep. Shri Thanedar discussing the implications of not impeaching Trump.

It was hard on him, and it was hard on us. But he did it for us—and you.— Scott Pelley on Bill Owens' resignation to protect 60 Minutes from further interference.

"The Eagles have turned out to be an incredible team, an incredible group."— Donald Trump about the Philadelphia Eagles during a celebration at the White House.

"Stop tearing down the Constitution in the name of my ancestors."— JB Pritzker during his speech at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, criticizing Trump’s efforts to deport foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

"Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation."— Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made this statement during a ceremony at a military academy in Abbottabad.

"But I am constitutional enough to be at least a little worried about how far we take it."— A cattle rancher and banker from Missouri expressing concern about Trump's overreach.

"The misuse of the song was not an isolated case."— Gigi D'Agostino commented on the incidents where his song 'L’amour toujours' was misused for racist slogans.

The United States needs to be able to 'blind' Chinese forces—in broad terms, to disable Beijing’s burgeoning conventional precision-strike capabilities before they can inflict significant damage on U.S. forces.— U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in response to questions from the Senate Committee on Armed Services in February 2024.

"Racism and hatred based on religion can have no place in France."— President Emmanuel Macron said this after the brutal stabbing of a Muslim in a mosque.

Israel is undermining stability in Lebanon and escalating tensions, posing 'real dangers to the security' of the region.— President Joseph Aoun condemned the air strike and called for France and the United States to compel Israel to halt its attacks.