Because if we the storytellers don't do this, then the bad people will win.

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.

And then theres always the crying and the weeping that we hear-children, women, even men. And these images and these sounds are always with me.

Objectivity doesn't mean treating all sides equally. It means giving each side a hearing.

I'm thrilled to be joining the incredible team at ABC News. Being asked to anchor 'This Week' and the superb tradition started by David Brinkley, is a tremendous and rare honor, and I look forward to discussing the great domestic and international issues of the day.

I have always thought it morally unacceptable to kill stories, not to run stories, that people have risked their lives to get.

I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.