A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.

It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes.

I think the problem in the Republican Party is really not money. I think they've got lots of it. I think it is theory of the case - why are we here, what is our message, how to connect to the real world.

If information is true, if it can be verified, and if it's really important, the newspaper needs to be willing to take the risk associated with using unidentified sources.

I always am very aggressive and putting out much more than people would like, but that's the business I'm in.

The central dilemma in journalism is that you don't know what you don't know.

I don't think it's useful for somebody to argue with reviews.