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I don't have demands. I'm here as a citizen, as a person who lives in this city. I'm here to see why freedom of movement is being restricted, why people's voices are being suppressed.

— Imran Khan, speaking to reporters about his participation in the protest

Anne Hathaway is a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS OF THUNDER NASCAR audience who are MAGA

— Randy Quaid, post on X (formerly Twitter) on August 29, 2026, criticizing Anne Hathaway's casting for the Days of Thunder sequel; mentions MAGA audience.

This agreement … does give priority access for American companies and the Saudi nuclear program which will ultimately benefit American industry workers and supply chains.

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, commenting on the Saudi nuclear deal

With seriousness, humility, and in full respect of our democracy, this promise is now fulfilled.

— Emmanuel Macron, after the vote, in a post on X (formerly Twitter)

I don't want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please, including visits.

— Trump said at a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

When I sat down in Seat 1, Coach 1, it struck me that this wasn't just my journey, it was the beginning of millions of journeys that will follow. It's a privilege I'll never forget.

— Hamad Mansour Albloushi, the UAE's first passenger on the national rail network, reflecting after the inaugural scheduled service departing Fujairah.

Every time I’m at that grave, I hear my baby tell me, ‘Don’t stop, don’t quit, keep going.’

— Shanette Williams, mother of Amber Thurman, describing her daughter’s death and Georgia’s abortion ban; quoted at a March storytelling convening in Austin, Texas, 2025.

On the day Ukraine opens its first negotiation cluster with the E.U., Moscow shows again what it fears most. A democratic Ukraine, firmly anchored in Europe,

— Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement. Quoted to TIME as she commented on the opening of Ukraine's accession negotiations.

I hope 60 Minutes remains 60 Minutes. There’s very few things that have been around for as long as 60 Minutes has and maintain the quality that it has. Things can always evolve and change, and I think that’s awesome, and things should evolve and change. But I hope the core of what 60 Minutes is always remains.

— Anderson Cooper, during his final 60 Minutes episode, on the independence and future of the program.

If they want me gone because I did my job, they'll have to fire me.

— Sharyn Alfonsi, told The New York Times about a potential firing by CBS