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The Moody's downgrade is a strong reminder that our nation's fiscal house is not in order.— Republican Congressman French Hill, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, commented on the Moody's downgrade.

"There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing to lay the foundations of a healthy society. Please have hope and patience."— Nicusor Dan, the newly elected President of Romania, spoke to his supporters after exit polls were published showing him ahead.

"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.

"That sounds to me like an admission."— U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed frustration over the Trump administration's lack of details regarding the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

"Good for jobs, good for bills, good for borders."— Nick Thomas-Symonds, EU relations minister, on the new trade deal between the UK and the EU.

"Starmer has cleverly put these very practical issues front and centre."— Hugo Gye discussing Starmer's focus on practical issues in the context of the EU deal.

"This decision is aimed at ensuring national security and sovereignty, protection of activists of the July movement, and plaintiffs and witnesses involved in the tribunal proceedings."— Asif Nazrul, the country's law affairs adviser, after a special Cabinet meeting.

"Judaism has never been based on a system that subjugates others."— Greggory Haueter, a founding member of Nahlieli, discussing Israel's use of religious justification for the war.

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.

"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.

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.

"You should be embarrassed asking that question."— Donald Trump, responding to a reporter's question about the ethics of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar during a news conference at the White House.

THE SUPREME COURT IS BEING PLAYED BY THE RADICAL LEFT LOSERS, WHO HAVE NO SUPPORT, THE PUBLIC HATES THEM, AND THEIR ONLY HOPE IS THE INTIMIDATION OF THE COURT, ITSELF. WE CAN’T LET THAT HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY!— Donald Trump expressed his frustration with the Supreme Court, accusing it of being manipulated by the Radical Left.

"I prefer a big, beautiful plane built in the United States, made in America, bought in America."— Senator Josh Hawley expressed his concerns over Qatar's offer to finance the new Air Force One.

"91% of New Zealanders will pay less income tax, and on the top 3% of the wealthiest people in this country will pay that wealth tax."— Chlöe Swarbrick, as she touted the tax cut benefits of the plan during an interview on Q+A.

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.

The clock is ticking — we still have 12 hours until the end of this day.— Stefan Kornelius, government spokesperson, during a briefing about the ceasefire proposal.

"Work reporting requirements create administrative burdens for already vulnerable populations."— Jamila Michener, Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, discussing the negative impacts of work requirements on healthcare access.

"This order reflects the original meaning of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship to the children of former slaves, not illegal aliens or temporary visitors."— D. John Sauer, the U.S. Solicitor General, spoke to the Supreme Court about Trump's directive.

The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.

"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."— Sean Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, expressed this in a letter regarding the refugees being denied entry into the U.S.

"This is an attack on all of us and democracy and the values that we all stand for."— Sir Keir Starmer responds to the arson attacks near his home.

"Libraries are the great equalizer."— Carla Hayden, during National Library Week.

"The working time law is not a political bargaining chip. It is a protection law that secures rest and health and is based on occupational medical findings."— Yasmin Fahimi, Chair of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) and SPD politician, expresses criticism of Friedrich Merz's new working time model.

"We are in talks with a number of countries about return hubs."— Sir Keir Starmer at a press conference in Tirana.

"Too many Aussies seem very short on understanding that new investment is needed to create revenue and living standards."— Gina Rinehart, in a statement urging politicians to shift further to the right and adopt more investment-driven policies.

"It is evident that his family is going to the U.S. because of a negotiation or an offer that the Department of Justice is giving him."— Omar García Harfuch, Mexican Security Secretary, in a radio interview about the crossing of family members of Ovidio Guzmán López into the U.S.