Peter Arnett Quotations

He had the microphone first, the instinct to broadcast, to be there. He didn't hesitate. He scooped the world.

Right-wing media and politicians are looking for any opportunity to be critical of the reporters who are here. Some reporters make judgments, but that is not my style. I present both sides and report what I see with my own eyes.

There's a small island, inhabited in the South Pacific that I will try to swim to.

It became necessary to destroy the town to save it,

Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

I report the truth of what is happening here in Baghdad and will not apologize for it.

I am still in shock and awe at being fired,

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

He's the one who made that first broadcast possible. He had a real knowledge of broadcasting.

I want to apologize to the American people for clearly making a misjudgment over the weekend by giving an interview to Iraqi Television,