Quotations in the News

“Peace is what we want. Mansour was a threat to that effort. He also was directly opposed to peace negotiations and to the reconciliation process. It is time for Afghans to stop fighting and to start building a real future together.” — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry after the killing of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour in a U.S. drone strike.

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“He was the president of the United States when certain things happened. My stuff is nothing when you take a look, in terms of a comparison.” — Donald Trump, drawing a distinction between his own personal history, which includes three marriages and public admissions of infidelity, with that of former President Bill Clinton.

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“I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for crying. I want to be so strong for my family and kids … I don’t want to cry in front of you.” — Celine Dion to son Rene-Charles Angelil after he presented her with the Billboard icon award.