"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things."
Mother Teresa – a widely recognized quote that represented her core philosophy of life and the need for working together
“Mr. President, I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition.... The United States Senate has long enjoyed worldwide respect as the greatest deliberative body.... But recently that deliberative character has...been debased to...a forum of hate and character assassination…Freedom of speech is not what it used to be in America…It has been so abused by some that it is not exercised by others.”
Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-ME), in a speech on June 1, 1950 before the U.S. Senate on her concerns about Joseph McCarthy (R-WI). For a review of the speech and its background, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQkpsLA_Y24
“The situation is deeply sad because it could have been prevented if there was proper heating, clothing, and nutrition available.”
Hani al-Faleet, MD a pediatric specialist, noted the increase in deaths among infants and children in Gaza due to the extreme temperatures and insufficiency of services…
“When giving feedback, focus on solutions rather than blame. Constructive criticism can help us all grow.”
Santina Wheat, MD – How Can We Fix The Disturbing Rise in Distrust and Animosity Among Physicians?
“I am heartbroken, more than anything, for the future of science in this country as we gut this institution that has for so long been intentionally shielded as much as possible from politics.”
An NIH employee comment to Rob Stein of NPR
