2019 - The most memorable Quotes of the year

No one is above the law, everybody ought to be held accountable.

We will never declare a ceasefire. We are not worried about any sanctions.

It is inevitable that people around the world - including from America and China - will have different viewpoints over different issues. It is not the role of the NBA to adjudicate those differences. However, the NBA will not put itself in a position of regulating what players, employees and team owners say or will not say on these issues.

This week, the President has admitted to asking the President of Ukraine to take actions which would benefit him politically. The actions of the Trump presidency revealed the dishonorable fact of the President's betrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of our national security and betrayal of the integrity of our elections. Today, I am announcing the House of Representatives moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry.

For more than 30 years, the science has been crystal clear. How dare you continue to look away and come here saying that you're doing enough, when the politics and solutions needed are still nowhere in sight.

We all have a choice. We can create transformational action that will safeguard the living conditions for future generations. Or we can continue with our business as usual and fail.

He needs no advice. He is the right man for the job.

The chief qualification of a mass leader has become unending infallibility; he can never admit an error.

We will leave the EU on 31 October, deal or no deal. The way to get a good deal is to prepare for a no deal.

This country gave us hope. This country allowed for us to develop our own identity and to create our own home. And we should not look down on the next person that is trying to do that.

This is my charge to everyone: We have to be better. We have to love more, hate less. We gotta listen more, and talk less. We gotta know that this is everybody's responsibility.

The choice facing the American people is not between growth and stagnation, but between short-term growth and long-term disaster.

Iran should not confuse American restraint with a lack of American resolve.

As you guys might expect, this is my final home game, I put you guys on a heck of a ride with a lot of ups and downs in my career and you always supported me and I appreciate it.

The leaders of the free world keep lowering their standards and authoritarians keep taking more territory. Eventually people wake up and ask why Putin murders in the UK or hacks in the US. Why wouldn’t he? You didn’t stop him before.

We have nothing to fear and that is the reason why we should only accept a clean and clear Brexit, not some fudge.

2000 was 20 years ago... which is really weird because 1980 was also 20 years ago.

What did I learn in 2021? I learned that nobody learned anything in 2020.

Everytime someone says 2020 can't get worse the entire universe responds with "Bet".

Even as we reflect on this darkest of years, we can see light ahead.

Years from now - we're gonna be like: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022...
"Hey, you missed..."
"No! We don't talk about that one anymore."

To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have effected a different outcome in the election.

Okay, that's enough 2020. It's time for 2021.

I sincerely wish him all the best and am happy to work together with President Biden.

In The Matrix, 1999 is described as the peak of human civilization and I laughed about that. But then the next 24 years happened now I'm like, "yeah, maybe the machines had a point."

In 40 years, our kids are going on a 2010s party, carrying E-Cigarettes, Fidget Spinners, greet themselves with dabs and shoot dog-selfies.

"So we're now going into the year 2020?"
"Yes."
"That means... 2010 has been 10 years ago?"
"Nope. Impossible."

The 2010s were a wild ride: selfies, Brexit, Gangnam Style. We all loved, hated, and laughed through it all. From fidget spinners to TikTok trends, the decade was full of surprises. But hey, at least we had enough memes to wipe away our tears of laughter. Here's to the 2020s, let's see what the next funny trend will be!

In the 2010s, as technology changed and the Internet flourished, a revolution took place. People from all over the world connected, thoughts were shared, knowledge expanded. Yet, not everything was as it seemed. Fake news and manipulation increased, and society became divided. Thus, the glorious hopes that once filled people's hearts faded away.

Today we strike in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected.

Change the System! Not the Climate!

Brexit Analogy; We've all been on a night out with a mate who says, "it's shit here - let's go somewhere else." Then, when you leave, you realise he has no idea where to go and the place you left won't let you back in. The United Kingdom is standing in a kebab shop at 2 am, arguing about whose fault it is.

I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that.

If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don’t care for human beings.

I am a Democrat because I believe in protecting freedom, fairness, families, and the future.

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

You mention "Tayfun" and the Greek becomes nervous.

I am very, very proud I am also Turkish and both of my parents are from Turkey. I was born in Germany and grew up there. By playing football, I learned my different cultures, and that is an advantage if you grow up as a person. You get a different view on certain things. I am very, very thankful I was able to pick the best from many cultures.

If the threat is jihadism - and it is - and the threat is the destruction of Syria so that all of these refugees are swamping into Europe and changing the whole character and politics of Europe, this is the time to unite to find a way out.

We have temporarily suspended our season in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This hiatus will last at least 30 days and we intend to resume the season, if and when it becomes safe for all concerned.

Why are all the news ladies Chinese? They should stick to what they know: railroads, sushi and dim sum.

We commend Taiwan for being one of the freest societies in the world.

We can't save the world by playing by the rules. Because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change. And it has to start today.

I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it - Jeffrey enjoys his social life.