Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas

Journalist

Helen Thomas was a pioneering journalist known for her unwavering commitment to truth and freedom of the press, serving as a White House correspondent for over five decades.

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Born
August 4, 1920
Died
July 20, 2013
Quotes
70
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#5332

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"I have a background and an understanding of what's happened in the Middle East that a lot of people don't have, because there's been no interest."

People Understanding Middle East
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"Anybody who runs for public office today has got to know his life or her life will be an open book. I've decided that if you want to run for public office you have to decide at the age of 5 and live accordingly."

Running Book Office
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"President Bush has asserted the right to wiretap and eavesdrop on any American without a warrant in the name of fighting terrorism. He has asserted presidential power beyond stated constitutional rights, and there is no Republican gutsy enough to call his hand."

Fighting Names Rights
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"Truman fired the popular Gen. Douglas MacArthur because he disobeyed orders in the Korean War. Johnson knew that he had reached the endgame in Vietnam when Gen. William Westmoreland, the top commander in Vietnam, requested 240,000 more troops in 1968 for the prolonged war that also could not be won."

War Order Troops
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"It's time for women to make their voices heard. Their silence on the subject of war and peace is deafening."

Peace War Voice
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"The day Dick Cheney is going to run for president, I'll kill myself. All we need is another liar... I think he'd like to run, but it would be a sad day for the country if he does."

Running Country Liars
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"I wrote that President Bush is passing on to President-elect Obama two wars and an economic debacle. I call it a depression. And he is arming Israel against the Palestinians in every way in Gaza."

War Israel Passing On
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"Maybe the Jefferson case will give members of Congress second thoughts the next time they get ready to legislate away the rights of ordinary Americans."

Rights Giving Ordinary
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"I think that presidents deserve to be questioned. Maybe irreverently, most of the time. Bring 'em down a size. You see a president, ask a question. You have one chance in the barrel. Don't blow it."

Blow Thinking President
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