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"We are taking steps to ensure that our state remains a leader in protecting the rights of individuals with autism and all people with disabilities."— Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who signed the executive order to ensure privacy protections for individuals with autism.

"This trip ultimately highlights how we stand on the brink of the golden age for both America and the Middle East, united by a shared vision of stability, opportunity and mutual respect."— Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, discussing the significance of Trump's trip to the Middle East.

I’ve spent my career fighting for Iowans — locking up corrupt public officials, violent criminals, scammers, and thieves, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, and holding members of both parties accountable.— Rob Sand, announcing his campaign for Iowa governor.

They happen to be white, but whether they're white or black makes no difference to me, but white farmers are being brutally killed and their land is being confiscated in South Africa, and the newspapers and the media, television media doesn't even talk about it.— President Donald Trump defended his administration's decision to offer refugee status to the Afrikaners during remarks at the White House.

"So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane. Anybody can do that! The Dems are World Class Losers!!! MAGA."— President Donald Trump responded to criticism on Truth Social.

"Yeah, 1.8 percent. I think the Dallas fan base deserved this."— Matt Riccardi, the team's assistant general manager, expressed this after winning the No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery.

"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.

"I lost my liberty four decades ago over a crime I did not commit."— Peter Sullivan, reflecting on his wrongful conviction after being freed from prison.

"I often think about the time I spent working in our restaurants as a General Manager, and it was immediately clear that crew members are the heart and soul of this brand."— Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, discussing the importance of employees and their skills.

The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project.— Michael Jordan, in a statement regarding his new role at NBC.

I could see the fear in [the victim’s] eyes. It was quite nasty, and it was all homophobic.— A witness speaking about a video that documented homophobic attacks.

The Attorney General must testify before both the House and Senate to explain why gifting Donald Trump a private jet does not violate the emoluments clause — which requires congressional approval — or any other ethics laws.— Chuck Schumer, during his remarks on the Senate floor regarding the situation with Qatar.