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 strongly believe that journalism is one of the most noble professions, because without an informed world, and without an informed society, we are weak, we are weak.

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.

If we have no respect for our viewers, then how can we have any respect for ourselves and what we do?

Im not an American but I have always had the outsiders respect for the American people and the American way.

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.