Post Date:
November 14, 2024 Issue Date:
December 1, 2024

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“We failed the Jewish community of the Netherlands.”

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“We failed the Jewish community of the Netherlands during World War II, and last night we failed again.”

King WILLEM-ALEXANDER of the Netherlands a day after a Nov. 7 soccer match stoked violence between fans, some of whom called for a “Jew hunt.”

“We ran the best campaign we could, considering Joe Biden was president.”

An ANONYMOUS AIDE for presidential candidate Kamala Harris, vocalizing Democratic frustrations over the Nov. 5 poll results.*

“Banks have long been the best ally and instrument of Chinese policymakers, but could soon become their largest problem.”

Economist ALICIA GARCÍA-HERRERO of Natixis on the perilous positioning of Chinese banks as foreclosure rates rise in the country’s housing market.**

“I did a double take on that.”

Judge STACEY JERNIGAN after discovering during a November bankruptcy hearing for restaurant chain TGI Fridays that customers still hold $49.7 million in outstanding gift cards.

“It’s really like follow-the-leader. You see one go and the others go.”

GREG WESTERGAARD of the South Carolina research lab Alpha Genesis, explaining how 43 rhesus monkeys escaped their enclosure through an unlocked door Nov. 6.

*Politico; **The New York Times