"It's like shearing a piglet: a lot of squealing and little wool."
— Russian President Vladimir Putin, on calls for the extradition of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange
"Thank you for your leadership."
— Jeff Zarillo, plaintiff in the gay marriage case, to President Barack Obama
"You're invited to the wedding!"
— Zarillo's partner, Paul Katami
"I'm rising on the floor today to humbly give voice to thousands of Texans who have been ignored."
— Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, beginning a filibuster to stop passage of an anti-abortion law