Talking Points
Elaine Chao, Donald Trump, Joe Biden and More
“Amen and Awoman.”
—REP. EMANUEL CLEAVER (D-MO) CONCLUDING THE OPENING PRAYER OF THE 117TH CONGRESS
“OUR DEMOCRACY IS UNDER AN UNPRECEDENTED ASSAULT.” —President-elect Joe Biden
“I wish I could say that I’m shocked. It’s another instance in a string of misapplications of justice.”
—wisconsin lt. Gov. mandela Barnes in response to Prosecutors declining to charge the officer who shot Jacob Blake
“Our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the President stormed the Capitol building following a rally he addressed. As I’m sure is the case with many of you, it has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.” —transportation secretary elaine chao on her resignation
“IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE’RE EXPOSED TO A WIDE SPECTRUM OF OPINION, BUT WHAT WE HAVE NOW IS THE DIGITAL EQUIVALENT OF THE MEDIEVAL MOB ROAMING THE STREETS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO BURN.”
—Actor Rowan Atkinson
“We love you. You’re very special.” —President donald trump to rioters who stormed the u.s. capitol
“THEY’RE COMING IN YOUNGER AND COMING IN SICKER.” —Ravneet Mann, clinical director at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in southern California