We in the press, by our power, can actually undermine leadership.

And I believe that good journalism, good television, can make our world a better place.

For instance, why are we terrorizing this country, leading with murder and mayhem, when crime is actually on the decline, as somebody, as somebody mentioned?

But 17 years ago, I arrived at CNN with a suitcase, with my bicycle, and with about 100 dollars.

We were thrilled and we were privileged to be part of a revolution, because make no mistake about it, Ted Turner changed the world with CNN.

I strongly believe that journalism is one of the most noble professions, because without an informed world, and without an informed society, we are weak, we are weak.

Because if we the storytellers don't do this, then the bad people will win.

I have made my living bearing witness to some of the most horrific events of the end of our century, at the end of the 20th century.

In Bosnia, little children shot in the head by a guy who thinks it's okay to aim his gun at a child.

Objectivity means trying to give all sides a hearing. It does not, in my view, mean treating all sides as equal.

My view is that when lies become mixed up with the truth, it's a very dangerous world.

How can we tell when trouble shall arise?

People never forget two things, their first love and the money they wasted watching a bad movie.

Things that are easily done are often much harder to undo. Sometimes, impossible.

The two women looked at me as if I were the Messiah returning with their personal salvations sealed in separate envelopes.

I was struggling with drugs, I had a lot on my plate, and you know, I was using unhealthy ways to kind of self-medicate and deal with a lot of heavy duty stuff in my life.

The only thing that is guaranteed in life is that we're all gong to die at some point, so it's important to make the most of now.

Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.

The only force at the disposal of democracy is that of public opinion.

Ever since (childhood), I realized that one of the coolest things in the game is scoring touchdowns. And I think mentally that still drives me.

It seems to me that the testimonies, practically, have come into that shape, that it is not of any use to try to defend the erroneous claims that are now put forth for them.