Lester Holt Quotes

You never know what doors are going to open up and why they are going to open up. You've got to be ready to walk through them.

You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you're essentially running to things that other people are running away from.

The biggest thing I worry about is the unsubstantiated story. You have to tell the people what you know -- and acknowledge what you don't know.

Not to get too deep on shaving my mustache, but it was kind of symbolic of, 'This is a moment of liberation, a chance to reinvent yourself.' That's kind of what I did.

I think sometimes we lose sight of how powerful we are when we put someone on the news - for good or bad. It can really change people's lives.

Race has been a big issue in this [presidency] campaign [2016].

You look at the Middle East, it's a total mess.

Candidates [Hillary Clinton and Donald trump], we look forward to hearing you articulate your policies and your positions, as well as your visions and your values.

I am honored to have this role [of the moderator], but this evening belongs to the candidates and, just as important, to the American people.

Stop-and-frisk was ruled unconstitutional in New York, because it largely singled out black and Hispanic young men.

I'm a morning person, so rising at 4-something on weekends is not a huge challenge for me. I am not, however, much of a morning eater - not at that hour, at least.

What I've come to know is that in life, it's not always the questions we ask, but rather our ability to hear the answers that truly enriches our understanding. Never, never stop learning.