Dan Rather Thinking Quotations

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources.

I think it's important for the public to know, great reporting starts with a publisher who has guts and an editor who has guts.

I quote the late Ed Murow. ... He said: 'Look, people listen to me when they want an eyewitness account. 'They think I'm a pretty good reporter. But when it comes to my opinions, mine are not worth anymore than the guy at the end of the bar.' And I believe that about myself.

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It's a legitimate point to debate. But it's part of the reality. It's happening, but it's also true they (looters) are in the distinct minority. I think there's a hero on every street corner in New Orleans, and I think the reporting has shown that. I think the balance has been there.

I have tried to remain a working, cutting-edge journalist and I don't do it the way everybody else does it. And I think that's the difference.

I read the book [My Life by Bill Clinton] completely. And I think it compares very favorably with Ulysses S. Grant's gold standard of presidential autobiographies.

I think you can be an honest person and lie about any number of things.