Quotes of the Week: From Cuban's Regrets to Starmer's Stance on Iran

A roundup of notable quotes from the past week, including comments from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and more.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:39pm

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This article compiles a selection of notable quotes from public figures over the past week, covering topics ranging from Mark Cuban's regrets about a business deal, to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stance on the war in Iran, to comments from President Trump about the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it matters

These quotes provide insight into the perspectives and decision-making of key political, business, and cultural leaders, offering readers a window into the high-profile discussions and debates shaping current events.

The details

The quotes featured in this article cover a range of topics, from Mark Cuban's reflections on a business deal he regrets, to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stance on the war in Iran, to President Trump's comments on the Strait of Hormuz. The quotes offer a glimpse into the thinking and decision-making of these prominent figures.

  • The quotes were made between Monday, April 4, 2026 and Thursday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Mark Cuban

Minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team.

Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister.

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States.

John Roberts

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

John Nielsen-Gammon

Texas State Climatologist.

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What they’re saying

“I don't regret selling. I regret who I sold to… I made a lot of mistakes in the process, and I'll leave it at that.”

— Mark Cuban

“Whatever the pressure on me and others, whatever the noise, I'm going to act in the British national interest in the decisions that I make … That's why I've been absolutely clear that this is not our war and we're not going to get dragged into it.”

— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister

“(There's) no reason for us to do this … That's not for us. That'll be for France. That'll be for whoever's using the strait.”

— Donald Trump

“The examples you give to support that strike me as very quirky.”

— John Roberts, Chief Supreme Court Justice

“[Climate change] didn't cause the anomalous weather pattern, but it made the impact of those anomalous weather patterns that much greater.”

— John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist

The takeaway

These quotes provide a window into the perspectives and decision-making of key political, business, and cultural leaders, offering readers insight into the high-profile discussions and debates shaping current events. The range of topics covered, from business deals to international relations to climate change, underscores the breadth of issues these figures are grappling with.