Press conference

Culture pessimists, doomsayers, whiners, naysayers, outraged critics: step aside! We will move forward with confidence and optimism, and we will bring our country back to the level it deserves.

— Friedrich Merz, during the Summer press conference of the Bundespressekonferenz, addressing critics of the reform course after the coalition decision

Removing such a powerful figure as Minister Fedorov from office is an anti-state decision. Because he represents the introduction of technology—he’s the one behind the drone program. Replacing him is like switching from an airplane to a ‘kravchuchka’ [a makeshift cart].

— Serhii, a rally participant and veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war, speaking at a Mykolaiv protest.

It has always been about the people for him.

— Kai Wegner, Berlin's Governing Mayor, said on Friday that it had always been about the people.

"Let’s purge New Zealand of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims," Tamaki said on Instagram. "While we’re at it, if they’re burning churches down, why don’t we burn mosques and their temples down? Tit for tat."— Brian Tamaki, evangelical preacher and self-proclaimed apostle; Instagram comments

Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined.

— Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said this regarding the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

political system not built for normal people.

— Graham Platner; in a video explaining that his decision to drop out of the Maine Senate race was not an admission of guilt but a critique of a political system not built for normal people.

We need to find a way to get as quick as possible, as much as possible, missiles for Patriot systems. This is the most important thing,

— Zelenskyy said at a defense industry forum at the alliance's annual summit on Tuesday.

It was a very tough week, a difficult week - a week in which public opinion was very harsh on us, all the players, especially the coach.

— Cristiano Ronaldo admitted after Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the World Cup group stage.

I wasn’t thrilled with the amount of respect that was shown during this process.

— Jaylen Brown on his Twitch stream, discussing his trade from the Celtics to the 76ers.

"The indictment is in response to an incident that occurred on June 19 of 2026 in which the defendant Hearn ripped a piece of recently installed sealant on the bottom of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial," she said. "The evidence shows, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that Hearn willfully destroyed property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool."— Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, at a press conference announcing the charges

"The Socceroos, in fact, represent my vision of a monocultural Australia. People from different background and cultures and nations all wearing the green and gold and representing one nation under one flag and succeeding under the same set of rules."— Pauline Hanson, in the Senate, explaining her monocultural vision and comparing it to the Socceroos

There is no 300 Billion Dollar payment to Iran by the U.S. That’s Fake News! All there is for the U.S. is Success, Lower Oil Prices, and Victory. Check out the Stock Market. Dumocrat propaganda at play!!!

— Direct quote by Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social, denying a $300 billion payment to Iran and touting U.S. success amid discussions of the Iran deal and the lifting of the blockade.

If we ever unfreeze Iranian assets, we can ensure that ... Iranian money goes to help the people of Iran and not to fund terrorism.

— Vance told reporters Monday after the first round of direct talks with Iran since President Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed a memorandum of understanding last week.

to ensure price stability

— Kevin Warsh, speaking to journalists after the Fed decision; Warsh announced reforms and said the Fed’s rate-setting committee would continue to ensure price stability, as mandated by the central bank.

That could perhaps finally open up a chance for peace.

— Chancellor Friedrich Merz, on the Ukraine situation

Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy.

— Keir Starmer, Britain's Prime Minister, at a news conference announcing government action to protect children online.

It will never happen again.

— Dana White, UFC CEO, said at a news conference after UFC's White House event.