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It is imperative that Cornell be willing to examine itself with the same rigor we expect of others. We want to understand not just what happened in 2024, but how Cornell can become a leader in preventing sexual violence, supporting those who come forward and responding to allegations rigorously, fairly and compassionately, Smalling said.

— Anne Meinig Smalling, chair of Cornell's Board of Trustees, commenting on the announced independent review of Cornell's handling of sexual misconduct.

We are running for America.

— Greg Bovino, in a June statement responding to whether he and Noem were running for something in 2028

“Shame on you who desecrate and don’t understand the stewardship responsibilities God has given us,” she added. She concluded, “Go to a store and shop for anything that hasn’t been harvested and you will find bare shelves and your family will starve.”— Kristi Noem, in response to backlash in the comments of her Instagram hunting post

This was all a Democrat Plot, to get me out of the Election, that failed.

— Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, claiming the assassination attempt was a Democrat Plot to remove him from the election.

I didn't want to be domestic. I wanted to be free. I had my songs to sing, I had an ambition and it burned inside me. It was something I knew would take me out of the mountains. I knew I could see worlds beyond the Smoky Mountains.

— Dolly Parton, in her 1977 Rolling Stone cover story

I don’t know if I’m able to do that anymore. That’s the part that is the most difficult.

— Luke Kuechly, Panthers linebacker, discussing his retirement and why he chose to walk away from football.