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"I appeal to the warring parties: call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace!"— Pope Francis speaks about the conflicts in Gaza and the humanitarian situation.

"The BJP has nothing to do with the statements made by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the chief justice of the country."— J.P. Nadda, BJP president, distancing the party from the remarks made by its parliamentarians.

I don't necessarily pay church tax for that— Bundestag President Julia Klöckner criticizes the churches for often commenting on political issues instead of providing comfort and stability.

It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.

"I will not grant a prominent role in Parliament to a party that systematically attacks our democracy."— Matthias Miersch, SPD Secretary General, comments on rejecting AfD candidates for the chairmanship of Bundestag committees.

"Anti-democratic currents proceed subtly and attempt to undermine democratic institutions from within using democratic means."— Marc Bovermann and Samuel Stowasser on verfassungsblog.de about the threat to public broadcasting.

"It is our task to make the Bundeswehr an attractive employer, to equip our soldiers well with modern equipment, and to give the troops the public appreciation they deserve."— Lars Klingbeil, Chairman of the SPD, in an interview with the Funke Media Group newspapers.

"Our vote is one of rejection."— Philipp Türmer, Chair of the Young Socialists (Jusos), in the 'Frühstart' program from RTL and n-tv.

"We know what we are defending. We know what we are fighting for."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a social media video urging Ukrainians not to give up hope that peace will one day return.

"As Trump and his administration mobilize the deportation machinery of the USA, we will organize networks and systems of resistance to defend our neighbors."— A demonstrator at a rally at Lafayette Square near the White House.

We need defense readiness. That’s why I advocate for a republican year of service for all young citizens.— Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, on the necessity of a year of service for young people.

"In turbulent times, one cannot categorically exclude anything, otherwise one unnecessarily ties oneself down."— Lars Klingbeil, Chairman of the SPD, in an interview with the Funke media group.

"He has united Canada like never before."— Jean Chrétien discussing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on Canada.

We can't afford South Africans to undermine the justice system by associating with individuals who are fugitives from the law.— Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasized the importance of political leaders upholding the rule of law.