California Democrats are being called pedophiles as they do the right thing | Opinion

Ultimately it is for the Commons to decide on whether we should have an assisted dying law, and what its shape will be.

— Lord Falconer, a long-time campaigner for assisted dying, stated at a press conference.

Texas must enact a regulatory framework that protects public safety, aligns with federal law, has a fully funded enforcement structure and can take effect without delay.

— Greg Abbott stated this in a statement explaining his veto.

The focus of this bill is to look at what is historically important to our nation educationally and judicially.

— Republican state representative Candy Noble, a co-sponsor of the bill, said when it passed the House.

I think these guys, we oughta laugh them out of the building.

— Vice President JD Vance about Democrats who are protesting against border enforcement.

Democracy is under assault before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, during a speech addressing the challenges facing democracy.

Our plans are rooted in fairness – for those who need support and for taxpayers. They are about ensuring the welfare state survives, so there is always a safety net for those who need it.— Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, during a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party.

Social media companies like X are 'cesspools of hate speech' and the law does not violate the First Amendment.— The two New York state lawmakers who sponsored the Stop Hiding Hate Act stated on Tuesday.

This is a resounding victory for the separation of church and state and public education.

— Heather L. Weaver, a senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, commented on the ruling.

They would use it if they could.

— Donald Trump justifies attacks on Iran with nuclear hypotheticals in a post on Truth Social.

There aren’t words strong enough to describe how shameful, cruel, and morally corrupt this ruling is. Access to gender-affirming care is life-or-death.— Tyler Hack, founder of the Christopher Street Project, commented on the ruling.

We had a good relationship, I wish him well, very well.

— Donald Trump spoke during an event at the White House.

The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

— Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, regarding the escalation of the conflict and Iran's attack on Qatar.

Without me, Trump would have lost the election.

— Elon Musk argued about his significance in Trump's election campaign during their feud.

I was not a fan. I had a falling out with him a long time ago.

— Donald Trump distancing himself from Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's arrest in 2019.

Sacking expert conciliators on the eve of a summer of growing tension is like turning off fire hydrants as flames approach.

— Bert Brandenburg, a former Justice Department official, criticized the agency's plans to close the Community Relations Service.

If the Governor is one obstacle, the Union Government creates another by withholding funds and troubling us... the Governor hasn’t learnt any lessons even after the SC judgement.— M.K. Stalin made this statement at an event in Thanjavur, criticizing the delay in the governor's approval of a bill.