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A compilation of quotations on a variety of issues by national, state and regional writers, well-known personalities, just plain everyday people and from various publications collected by the editors of THE ADVANCE.

Quotes for our Times:

Dave Marcus, columnist for Fox News Digital: Sen. Spartacus’ filibuster folly was played-out performative nonsense.

Sorry, Senator Booker, your record-breaking speech was not brave or inspiring, rather it was tired, played out and did not advance the interests of the American people one iota.

The time for performative stunts is over, the time to work with President Trump to help all Americans is at hand.

Christopher F. Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, contributing editor of City Journal, and author: Tesla terror campaign is terrible and Trump needs to stop it.

Trump has signaled that he understands this dilemma. He appeared at the White House in a Tesla and has voiced support for Musk’s firms. Justice Department prosecutors — and their allies in state government—must translate this support into policy by identifying and punishing those who destroy property as a means of political intimidation.

The administration needs to make clear that radical left-wing factions cannot use violence to wield a veto over democratic governance. If the partnership between Trump and Musk is to produce meaningful results, it must be backed by the full protection of the law.

Jonathan Turley, Fox News Media contributor and the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University: Can Trump serve a third term?

In fairness to those advocating this theory, this is not an assault on democracy or a call for tyranny. It is an effort to use clever interpretations of the Constitution to allow for a third term. Voters would be aware of this maneuver when going to the polls (which is doubtful), and courts would have to uphold the interpretation (which is even more doubtful).

In the end, the powder is not worth the prize in raising this prospect. President Trump has carried off the political comeback of the century. His administration is set to make history with sweeping changes that continue to garner considerable support among the public. This claim will only undermine that legacy and the support needed to achieve it.

Matt Vespa, Senior Editor at Townhall. com: Inside the FBI's elaborate system to protect Joe after the Hunter Biden laptop story broke.

The Department of Justice knew this damning story about Joe and Hunter Biden was real, and the powers that be, with the media’s help, moved to suffocate the story. They failed. It might have taken months for them to catch up, but with Joe Biden still president and this laptop story still floating around, it was clear that the device wasn’t Russian disinformation.

The FBI and DOJ need an overhaul, and we have Kash Patel and Pam Bondi leading that effort, respectively. This is the swamp, folks. And in most cases, you can see why the feds always win and crush their opposition. You need a heavyweight fighter like Trump to bust this up.