The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people — you and me.— Bruce Springsteen during a concert in Manchester, where he spoke about the importance of the people in a democracy.

I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me.— Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House committee hearing when asked about giving medical advice.

"We must prepare to impose devastating sanctions that could suffocate the Russian economy once and for all."— Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Foreign Minister, said this to French broadcaster BFMTV.

"I have absolutely no doubt that the relationship will only get bigger and better."— Donald Trump in a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

We will continue to focus on what makes us unique—not everything for everyone in a household, but something distinct and great for adults and families.— JB Perrette, WBD's streaming president and CEO, reiterated this sentiment in today's announcement regarding the pivot in their streaming strategy.

"They are separated. The president of the United States and the first lady are separated."— Biographer Michael Wolff stated in a podcast that Donald and Melania Trump do not inhabit a marriage as traditionally defined.

"Boeing is starting to recapture operational momentum after an extended strike and door-plug blowout hamstrung performance last year for its more than $50 billion of bonds."— Matthew Geudtner, a Bloomberg Intelligence credit analyst, discussing Boeing's recovery.

"Just James Comey causally calling for my dad to be murdered."— Donald Trump Jr. regarding Comey's Instagram post that was interpreted as a threat.

I don’t see where the persecution is here. This is an example of prosecuting a person involved in a crime.— Mico Clavano, DOJ spokesperson, regarding the arrest warrant against Harry Roque.

"Peace be with you all!"— Pope Leo XIV in his first official social media post, expressing a message of peace to the world.

The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together face to face … Let us meet, let us talk, let us negotiate.— Pope Leo XIV appealed to the two leaders to negotiate.

"We have sought nothing more than equal pay for equal work, only to be continually rebuffed by New Jersey Transit."— Tom Haas, the union's general chairman, expressed frustration over the negotiations.

"Her family deserved the right to have decision-making power about her medical decisions."— Monica Simpson, executive director of SisterSong, discussing the implications of Georgia's abortion law on Adriana Smith's family.

Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.— Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, on an earnings call.