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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:

Judith Miller, Fox News contributor, author, and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter formerly with The New York Times: What most analysts are still missing in leaked Pentagon documents case.

While the Pentagon and intelligence agencies assess the damage, or potential damage of the leak, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department, at the behest of the Pentagon, has launched a major investigation into the leak.

Whether they will be able to determine the source and motive behind it remains uncertain. But this much seems certain, as long as Washington continues massively classifying even mundane information, and as long as government agencies fail to protect material that can truly cause damage to national security, such leaks are likely to continue.

Matt Vespa, Senior Editor at Townhall. com: Wait, those leaked classified Pentagon documents went undetected for how long?

Well, I would hope “nobody is happy” about this breach, and no one needs to look further than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to see how classified materials are handled. Joe Biden leaves state secrets everywhere.

Kevin McCullough, nationally syndicated radio host and author: Men punching women.

The left has no use for those who don’t declare absolute loyalty to their agenda in this area. But science is clearly working against them, and they are left with no rhetorical options except to demean, label, and advocate violence.

But when has a man being allowed to punch a woman in her face ever been a good look for a movement?

Riley Gaines, much to Mayor Pete’s condescension, was the victim. His argument that she is the predator is false.

As is the idea that there are 57 “genders.” Lying to our children doesn’t change this. And yes it’s a very adult subject!

Riley Gaines, 12-time NCAA All-American, five-time SEC Champion and record holder, two-time Olympic trial qualifier, and spokeswoman for the Independent Women’s Forum: I was assaulted by a transgender mob and this is what I plan to do next.

People always wonder why more women aren't speaking up (especially the female athletes who have firsthand experience competing against a male). This is why. They don't want to be faced with an angry mob who wants to silence them, harass them, and hurt them. They don't want to be labeled as transphobic, or a bigot, or hateful, but it doesn't make you any of those things by acknowledging women are biologically different than men and deserve respect, safety, privacy, and equal opportunities. What happened at San Francisco State was horrific and frightening — but this experience has only strengthened my resolve. To be targeted for standing for women just shows I must be doing something right.