Image from the original article. Source: The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage

"He demanded it, lived it and exemplified it."— German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Pope Francis' care for those on the margins of society.

I very much appreciate [Trump] and his team working diligently to end the war in Ukraine — that was created by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s barbaric invasion — in an honorable and just way.— Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lauded the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

"I have no intention of firing him."— President Donald Trump stated this during a press conference in the Oval Office after hearing concerns from his advisers about the economic fallout from his rhetoric.

"This unprecedented treatment of student status had caused tremendous fear among international students."— Jodie Ferise, a higher education attorney in Indiana, discussing the impact of the terminations on international students.

"Trump has signaled that he is open to higher taxes for the richest Americans."— This statement reflects US President Trump's willingness to consider higher taxes for the wealthy, marking a significant political shift.

If India and the United States work together successfully, we're going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful.— Vice President JD Vance speaking to an audience in Jaipur, India.

The government wants to 'control whom we hire and what we teach.'— Harvard President Alan Garber criticized the demands of the Trump administration.

"I think it would be very disruptive because millionaires would leave the country."— President Donald Trump warned reporters in the Oval Office about the potential impact of a higher tax on millionaires.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

What was shared over Signal — then and now, however you characterize it — was informal, unclassified coordinations for media coordination and other things.— Pete Hegseth, defending his actions regarding the sharing of sensitive information.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

"Such an unprecedented action would endanger our ability to carry out our educational mission."— Harvard stated that there is no legal basis for rescinding its tax status.

"The negotiations are extremely serious and technical ... there are still differences, both on major issues and on details."— Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, discussing the ongoing nuclear talks.

China just reneged on the big Boeing deal, saying that they will 'not take possession' of fully committed to aircraft.— President Donald Trump regarding China's decision to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.

"The question is preposterous."— Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, regarding the return of Kilmar Ábrego García to the US.

It felt like seeing someone you care about start to regress. We just wanted him to enjoy retirement like other presidents — not go out like this.— A former White House official reflecting on Biden's recent public address and the hope for his retirement.

"Otherwise, waste and fraud, which had been curbed with his involvement, would return."— Elon Musk on the necessity of continuing in government to prevent abuse.

We’re supposed to have three equal branches of government, and to have the executive branch become so strong, I mean it’s just unbelievable.— Melinda Charles, expressing concern about executive overreach and its implications on government balance.

"If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on."— US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this to reporters before departing Paris.

We’re deeply grateful to the members of Congress and advocates for justice now on the ground in El Salvador, building on the leadership of Senator Van Hollen. We are particularly concerned about Kilmar's health and hope to receive news about that from the visit. Their presence sends a powerful message: the fight to bring Kilmar home isn’t over.— Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, in a statement.

"All over this country, people are struggling, every single day, just to survive. Brothers and sisters, in the richest country in the history of the world, we can do a hell of a lot better than that!"— Bernie Sanders addressing the crowd in Folsom, California.