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I don’t want you building in India. India can take care of itself.— Donald Trump during his Middle East tour, referring to his conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Travel is a powerful tool. Let's not use it to empower those who don't stand with us.— Nishant Pitti, co-founder of Ease MyTrip, commented on the impact of travel on the economies of countries that support Pakistan.

We must stay here and solve our problems. So, when you run away you’re a coward and that’s a real cowardly act, and I expect every South African to stay here, and we work together, and we solve our problems.— Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, regarding Afrikaners who have fled to the United States.

"We will miss you greatly, dear old man. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your profound love for your people."— Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi about José Mujica.

"It would not be an exaggeration to say that the Syrian economy, which has lost 85% of its value, will likely need between 20 and 25 years to return to half of its pre-war level."— Anwar al-Qassem, an economic analyst at the Financial Times, commented on the challenges facing the Syrian economy post-war.

On May 18, let’s choose a leader who stands for reason, cares for the country and the safety of its citizens, and commands strong international support.— Daniel Obajtek, MEP from the Law and Justice (PiS) party, urging voters in Poland's presidential election.

"The ICC lawyer said once we get proclamation papers, we will discuss how he can take oath."— Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, regarding plans for her father's inauguration as mayor.

"The people of Gaza deserve a much better future."— Donald Trump speaks about the conditions in Gaza during his address.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Public letter by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe criticizing the government's decision.

"I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country."— Reverend Sean Rowe, expressing his concerns about the preferential treatment of certain refugees over others.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Episcopal Bishop Sean Rowe spoke out in a statement regarding the government's decision to assist the South African refugees.

"What we really need is more consistency. U.S. companies need to be able to plan instead of scramble to reroute supply chains, which can be difficult to do quickly. And American families are quite spooked by the impact these and other tariffs are going to have on their pocketbook."— Miriam Sapiro, a nonresident fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former acting USTR chief under then-President Barack Obama.

Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies. And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue, to show that it’s not us that is slowing down the process.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to a small group of journalists in his office at the presidential administration in Kyiv.

So now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing space, you can just enjoy each other in a new way, and that’s why I feel like it’s more of a honeymoon period for us now.— Meghan Markle discussing her relationship with Prince Harry on the Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast.

I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.— Prince Harry, in an interview with BBC News.

"Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is respected by the Pakistani military."— The Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated during a press briefing on India's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

"Hatred is foreign to me"— Margot Friedländer, Holocaust survivor who tirelessly fought against forgetting.

The legal principle is a 'privilege' that could be suspended to make it easier to detain and deport immigrants.— Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, comments on Trump's considerations regarding the suspension of habeas corpus.

"Evil cannot be appeased. It must be fought."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling on allies to help resist Russia.

"This is a really fantastic, historic day."— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, describing the significance of the trade deal during a teleconference.