I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today's environment. And I know full well that when I've been covering campaigns, which I still do, I've made my mistakes and have been far from perfect.

Ratings don't last. Good journalism does.

We are the "can do" country. We adjust to situations better than any people in the history of the world... We adjust to change.

If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle.

It's a legitimate point to debate. But it's part of the reality. It's happening, but it's also true they (looters) are in the distinct minority. I think there's a hero on every street corner in New Orleans, and I think the reporting has shown that. I think the balance has been there.

(Obama's) a nice person, he's very articulate this is what's been used against him, but he couldn't sell watermelons if it, you gave him the state troopers to flag down the traffic.

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.