Sometimes,doing nothing is the best reaction.

Some newspapers have a hands-off policy on favored politicians. But it's generally very small newspapers or local TV stations.

The Washington Times wrote a story questioning the authenticity of some of the suggestions made about me in Silent Coup. But as a believer in the First Amendment, I believe they have more than a right to air their views.

If you interviewed 1,000 politicians and asked about whether the media's "too soft" or "too hard," about 999 would say "too hard."

I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know when they're watching one of these food fight shows where journalists sit around and yell and scream at each other, versus serious issue reporting.

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

Good work is always done in defiance of management.