This Week They Said

It was a mistake, and everyone makes mistakes, and I’m learning from them. Most of my mistakes are in the public eye.

Rory McIlroy on his dramatic withdrawal from the Honda Classic tournament

In the immense pain of this historic tragedy that has affected our fatherland, we call on all the compatriots to be vigilant for peace, love, respect and tranquillity. We ask our people to channel this pain into peace.

Venezuelan vice- president Nicolas Maduro after the death of Hugo Chávez

I also heard recently that no matter what you do on the internet, you leave a digital footprint and even if those images are erased, that they can be, or images, or text messages, is it true that they can be found again?

Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames at the Oireachtas hearing on social media

We’re not looking for war. We’re ready to negotiate peacefully . But all options including military force are on the table.

US vice-president Joe Biden discusses America’s Iranian policy strategy

There may unfortunately be a moment when the question is no longer ‘Do you feel like it?’ but ‘Have you got a choice?’ In which case, certainly, I will be forced to return.

Nicolas Sarkozy, the ex-president of France, contemplates the possibility of a return to government

When I heard what happened to Sergei, I was just in shock. I could not believe that the man who proposed beating him up went ahead and did this thing with acid.

Bolshoi soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko after being arrested for ordering the attack on Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin