As long as a journalist tells the truth, in conscience and fairness, it is not his job to worry about consequences. The truth is never as dangerous as a lie in the long run. I truly believe the truth sets men free.
Ben BradleeThe Nixon administration really put a lot of pressure on CBS not to run the second broadcast.
Ben BradleeI never believed that Nixon could fully resurrect himself. And the proof of that was in the obits.
Ben BradleeThe biggest difference between Kennedy and Nixon, as far as the press is concerned, is simply this: Jack Kennedy really liked newspaper people and he really enjoyed sparring with journalists.
Ben Bradlee