I do believe that is a template that I stick very strongly to to tell the truth in an increasing swelter of lies and misinformation and disinformation.

What we do and say and show really matters.

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 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.

Because I am foreign I was assigned to the foreign desk. I kid you not, its true.

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

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