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Ground Zero Quotes

The idiom for a starting point, used across many contexts

Here, Ground Zero is used idiomatically as a starting point or epicenter rather than as a literal place. See Impact Quotes for related reflections on turning points.

We know a Hillary Clinton White House would be ground zero for a massive attack on our freedom. A revolving door and cash register for every Michael Bloomberg, George Soros and every gun ban group in the world.

Quotes by Wayne LaPierre

And if the imam and the Muslim leadership in that community is so intent on building bridges, then they should voluntarily move the mosque away from ground zero and move it whether it's uptown or somewhere else, but move it...

Quotes by Peter T. King

The Muslims have, as everyone else says, the right to practice their religion and they have the right to construct a mosque at ground zero if they wish. What I am saying, though, is that they should listen to public...

Quotes by Peter T. King

Huntington Beach is like ground zero for surfers.

Quotes by Peter Heller

Emotion Quotes

The rise of Donald Trump established a new ground zero for liberal media, requiring no pretence of balance - better yet, with a kind of political brain haemorrhage, everybody seemed to have lost the ability to be balanced.

Quotes by Michael Wolff

Housing was ground zero for the Great Recession. Between early 2006 and Obama's inauguration in 2009, average house prices fell by a third across the country. In certain areas, including cities as diverse as Akron, Orlando and Las Vegas, house...

Quotes by Mark Zandi

When I was a kid, I went from ground zero to Pluto. The first place I played was the Houston Astrodome.

Quotes by Leif Garrett

If there is a ground zero in the cultural wars, it is Missouri, a state where pro-life groups are strong and well organized and their agenda dominates local politics.

Quotes by Eleanor Clift

The USDA labs in Ames, Iowa, are level-four security clearance. Every nasty thing you can imagine is stored there. Ground zero for the apocalypse. And there's a day care right across the street.

Quotes by Benjamin Percy

History Quotes

While researching 'The Submission,' I went to a protest against the Ground Zero mosque in New York when I was about to give birth to twins. It was about 100 degrees. People thought I was very dedicated.

Quotes by Amy Waldman

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these Ground Zero quotes refer to a specific historical site?
No, every quote here uses the phrase idiomatically, as a starting point or epicenter, rather than referencing any specific location.
What contexts appear in these quotes?
They cover housing markets, media commentary, and even a childhood sports memory, all framed around this same idiom.
Are the political references here one-sided?
The quotes reflect commentary from different political perspectives, presented here neutrally without endorsing any side.
Is the Great Recession mentioned?
Yes, one quote describes housing as the starting point of that broader economic downturn, citing falling home prices.
Where can I find related reflective quotes?
See Memory Quotes for more on formative moments and turning points.

The quotes span housing markets, media shifts, and even a childhood sports memory, all framed around this same idiom. Visit Memory Quotes for more reflective quotes.