If you keep waiting, you'll end up recognizing a cemetery.—Vincent Lemire, French Historian on France Recognizing a Palestinian State

We need to change our policy. People are not afraid of us. This idea of hitting hundreds of targets…that doesn’t matter. The only Iranian we killed in Syria or Iraq…is some dumb-ass that doesn’t know to get out of the way. —US Senator Lindsey Graham

That's all right. These things gotta happen every five years or so, ten years. Helps to get rid of the bad blood. Been ten years since the last one. You know, you gotta stop them at the beginning. Like they should have stopped Hitler at Munich, they should never let him get away with that, they was just asking for trouble.—Peter Clemenza, The Godfather

All we are doing, Is give Dream a chance (adapted J. Lennon) As professional players representing the National Team of Iran , as Workers and Builders of Joy, Happiness and Pride, all we are doing is to commit to excellence playing for Iranian fans and supporters. To the future!—Carlos Queiroz

At 100, we are a long way from the America I believe I was born into. I don’t want to wake up in the morning without hope so I have the faith that enough caring, sensible Americans are fully dedicated to the rights the Constitution guarantees us all and will find their way.—Norman Lear on the Occasion of his 100th Birthday

I hereby challenge Владимир Путин (Vladimir Putin) to single combat. Stakes are Україна (Ukraine.)—Elon Musk Challenging Putin to a Duel

The Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan [Taliban] is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and express concern about the real possibility of civilian casualties. The Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan calls for restraint by both parties. All sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify violence. The Islamic Emirates also calls on parties to the conflict to pay attention to safeguarding the lives of Afghan students and migrants in Ukraine.—Taliban

‘This is genius.’ .... So, Putin is now saying, ‘It’s independent,’ a large section of Ukraine. I said, ‘How smart is that?’ And he’s gonna go in and be a peacekeeper. That’s the strongest peace force. We could use that on our southern border. That’s the strongest peace force I’ve ever seen. There were more army tanks than I’ve ever seen. They’re gonna keep peace all right. No, but think of it. Here’s a guy who’s very savvy, I know him very well. Very, very well.”—Trump on Putin's Invasion of Ukraine

For the first time in our history, a President had not just lost an election. He tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power as a violent mob reached the Capitol. But they failed. They failed. And on this day of remembrance, we must make sure that such an attack never, never happens again.—US President, Joe Biden

If we don't solve the Presidential Election Fraud of 2020 (which we have thoroughly and conclusively documented), Republicans will not be voting in '22 or '24. It is the single most important thing for Republicans to do. —Donald Trump