Commentary: Memorable quotes from the past week

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"Resign, Mr. Homrighausen."

Dover resident Brian Hanner, addressing Mayor Richard Homrighausen, who has lost support in the community over a series of controversial incidents.

"We discuss this every day. He's literally a unicorn. A 7-footer, 20 years old that can do everything. I'm glad to play with him. Happy to have him on my team so I don't have to go against him."

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, lauding his teammate Evan Mobley.

"There is no purgatory for war criminals. They go straight to hell, ambassador."

Ukraine Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya, addressing Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia.

"I thought that was insane. Am I supposed to stop paying for everything else I have going on in my life just so I can pay rent?"

Krystal Guerra of Miami, after her monthly rent jumped from $1,550 to $1,950.

"Did you ever imagine after all the civil rights era and everything that's happened in our country, how we ended racism and ended all these problems but now it's back in the form of our education?"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia

"It's a little miracle the album has survived this long. That album has to be in Canton; it is an unreplaceable part of history."

Canton native Michael Sponhour of Columbus, explaining why he bought a photo album from a collector in Brooklyn, New York, that documents employees of the Canton-based Republic Stamping and Enameling Co. in the 1940s and '50s. Sponhour donated the photos to the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.

"I did not want to lose the opportunity to shake the man's hand that inspired me throughout my childhood. ... I always wanted to be like him growing up."

LeBron James, reconnecting with Michael Jordan at the NBA All-Star game.

"It was really touch and go. Some of you who've wanted to put me out of my misery darn near got what you wished for! So sorry to disappoint you!"

Fox Business host Neil Cavuto, after coming down with a second case of COVID-19.

"It’s been the birthday I've waited for. I actually didn't care about my 21st at all. My whole life, I've been trying to find the meaning for it. I’m still searching."

Jules Zia Passell, who turned 22 on Feb. 22, 2022.

"'Twosday' carries absolutely no historical significance or any cosmic message. Yet it does speak volumes about our brains and cultures."

Barry Markovsky, a sociology professor at the University of South Carolina, dismissing the palindrome date of Feb. 22, 2022.

"I've already heard all the jokes from friends about my 'immaculate conception' or how Scarlett and I should be the stars of the Nativity play, and I'm not offended by any of it. I see the funny side.”

Kimberley Godsall, a virgin who had a child through artificial insemination.

"Shame on you, Fox! Disgusting that they haven't talked about this election. It's disgusting. What happened to reporting the news?"

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, criticizing Fox News for refusing to report that the 2020 election was stolen.

"If you are a dictator and you tell your people, 'We're doing this,' and that they jump to it, then you're a stronger leader? We can't even get you to wear a mask! What are you talking about?"

'The View' co-host Whoopi Goldberg, reacting to a poll in which 62% of Republicans surveyed think Russian President Vladimir Putin is a stronger leader than President Joe Biden.

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