* “We will decide whether to defend our Christian European culture or yield the terrain to multiculturalism.”–Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in calling for migration to be controlled by national governments, not the European Union.
* “Today, mainstream European and North American politicians, even presidents, premiers and prime ministers, don’t hesitate to flirt with or embrace overtly anti-Semitic messages and memes.”–David Nirenberg, dean of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago.
* “We have to be frank. Questions are being asked on both sides of the Atlantic about the strength of our partnership. And, yes, there, are differences.”–NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in the first address to Congress by a NATO head.
* “We will never find a better pool of allies in the world than the Europeans, and this address underscores the importance of the trans-Atlantic bridge.”–Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, who was NATO commander from 2009 to 2013.
* “It’s not just competition against our adversaries. We’re also racing against our worst enemy: complacency.”–Vice President Mike Pence, in announcing that the Administrations was directing NASA to land humans on the moon again within five years.
* “In my office, I keep a Bible open on my desk to remind me of God and his rod, and the truth.”–Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
* “Can’t take you anymore. … Our country is full. … I’m sorry. … So turn around. That’s the way it is.”–President Donald Trump’s message to migrants arriving at the southern border.
* “This committee requires the full (Mueller) report and the underlying materials because it is our job, not the attorney general’s, to determine whether or not President Trump has abused his office.”–House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler.
* “A truly outstanding individual. I’ve told my folks that’s the man.”–Donald Trump, in announcing that he planned to nominate Herman Cain for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board.
* “The labor market remains healthy, and last month is just an outlier.”–Brad McMillan, chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, on Labor Department statistics showing that the U.S. economy added 196,000 jobs last month–a rebound from the 33,000 jobs added in February.
* “The Republicans are developing a really great HealthCare Plan with far lower premiums and deductibles than ObamaCare. Vote will be taken right after the election when Republicans hold the Senate and win back the House.”–Donald Trump.
* “Until such time as I’m not under audit, I would not be inclined to do it.”–Donald Trump’s response to efforts by the House Ways and Means Committee to secure his tax returns.
* “Trump’s capacity for beating the Democrats is limited, but the same cannot be said of the Democrats’ capacity for beating themselves.”–Charles Lane, Washington Post.
* “Timing is everything, not least in leaving the stage. Joe Biden, honorable patriot, should side with restraint.”–Roger Cohen, New York Times.
* “I’m sorry I didn’t understand more. I’m not sorry for any of my intentions.”–Joe Biden.
* “Don’t pretend to be having an elevated discussion of public policy when you’re conducting character assassination. You have come to bury Uncle Joe, not review his record. Own up to it.”–Judith Shulevitz, Politico.
* “Whoever is president next just can’t make incremental change. We just have to be bold, and we have to take chances–people are hurting. We need to move forward in a big way.”–Karine Jean-Pierre, MoveOn.org senior adviser.
* “The ‘incremental reform’ that I support is phasing in ‘Medicare for all.'”–Sen. Bernie Sanders.
* “As is the case with all hurricane seasons, coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them.”–Colorado State University Department of Atmospheric Science report that predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season this year.
* “Safety is our responsibility, and we own it.”–Boeing Chief Executive Dennis A. Mullenburg, in announcing that Boeing was slowing production (from 52 to 42 per month) of its 737 Max jet and establishing a new internal safety committee.
* “I don’t see that as viable.”–Mayor Bob Buckhorn, on a development partnership’s plan for a new baseball park on 18 acres that City Hall owns near the Hillsborough River just south of Columbus Drive in the West River area.
* “I don’t know what else we can do to tell people there’s an election going on.”–Hillsborough Elections Supervisor Craig Latimer.
* “The city gains and benefits with the economic impact a viable park will have, a viable entertainment venue will have over the years, and this is our opportunity.”–Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos, after city council gave unanimous support for consultants to design a waterfront-park concert pavilion with a fixed canopy over 4,000 seats.