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The big walls of the Vatican and other memorable quotes of the week

Trump on the Vatican, Mom on a 14-pound newborn, and Southwest Airlines on 'Herbie'

"Sometimes in the battles of ideas ... you feel like it's two major armies dug in. There's fire and fury. And then when the smoke occasionally clears, you're not sure how much ground that you've actually taken. ... But I feel good to know that I had the opportunity to be a part of the fight for capitalism and freedom." — Jeb Hensarling, who retired from Congress this week. (Monday, The Dallas Morning News)

"When they say the wall's immoral, well then you got to do something about the Vatican, because the Vatican has the biggest wall of them all." — President Donald Trump, who refuses to sign a bill to end the government shutdown unless it includes money for a border wall. (Wednesday, The Hill)

"We're asking the president to open up government. We are giving him a Republican path to do that. Why would he not do it? Why would he not do it?" — U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on attempts to negotiate with the White House. (Thursday, CNN)

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"I have to tell you, it would be a lot easier if I didn't do anything, if I just sat and enjoyed the presidency, like a lot of other people have done." — Trump, in his wide-ranging remarks at a Cabinet meeting. (Wednesday, The Washington Post)

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"It is historically inaccurate, and I stand by those who have called for its removal." — State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, the presumptive speaker of the Texas House, on calls to remove a Confederate plaque from the Capitol that inaccurately states the Civil War was not fought to end slavery. (Thursday, The Dallas Morning News)

"We did not expect 14 pounds." — Jennifer Medlock, after giving birth to her son Ali, the heaviest baby ever born at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. (Monday, USA Today)

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"We miss you already, Herbie." — Southwest Airlines in its twitter feed shortly after founder Herb Kelleher died. (Thursday, Twitter)

"I love the fact that Texas allows him on the field and his majestic nature. I'll just keep my head on a better swivel and pay him more respect in the future." — Austin American-Statesman photographer Nick Wagner, who was rammed by the University of Texas mascot Bevo on the sidelines of the Sugar Bowl when the longhorn confronted Georgia's bulldog mascot. Texas beat Georgia, 28-21. (Wednesday, Austin American-Statesman)

"Someone broke into our storage unit and didn't steal anything. I don't know whether to feel relieved or insulted." — Dallas comedian Katy Evans (Sunday, Twitter)

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"I was thinking about the world these kids are growing up in. It's a really challenging and self-gratifying world. I just wanted their education to be more about their academic performance and their grades. I want them to know that feeling you get when you do something kind for someone else, and I want them to build a sense of altruism and compassion that they can just take with them as they keep going through school." — Odessa third-grade teacher Sara Cox, who started a club for students to perform random acts of kindness. (Thursday, Odessa American)

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