"All presidents rail against the press. It goes with the turf."
"If we care about the children, the grandchildren, the future generations, we need to make sure that they do not become the cannon fodder of the future."
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"I don't think a tough question is disrespectful."
"We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers."
"People will never know how hard it is to get information, especially if it's locked up behind official doors where, if politicians had their way, they'd stamp 'top secret' on the color of the walls."
"We are the only institution in our society that can question a president on a regular basis and make him accountable. Otherwise, he could be king."
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