In Iran the whole reform and democracy movement has been based on the emerging free press.

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

We turn now over the debate of the proposed Islamic center and mosque near Ground Zero....The controversy has raised profound questions about religious tolerance and prejudice in the United States.

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.

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.

Here in the United States, our profession is much maligned, people simply don't trust or like journalists anymore and that's sad.