I censored myself for 50 years when I was a reporter. Now I wake up and ask myself, 'Who do I hate today?'

I think Obama is handling his image very well, but I think he lacks boldness.

President Bush has asserted the right to wiretap and eavesdrop on any American without a warrant in the name of fighting terrorism. He has asserted presidential power beyond stated constitutional rights, and there is no Republican gutsy enough to call his hand.

In Plains, I saw Jimmy Carter as he really is - a nice, decent man... in terms of compassionate contribution to society, he certainly has proven to be our best past president.

We in the press have a special role since there is no other institution in our society that can hold the President accountable. I do believe that our democracy can endure and prevail only if the American people are informed.

We've got to break through the wall of secrecy. It's America's fate.

I think I'll work all my life. When you're having fun, why stop having fun?