We began to see the renovation of our offices as a subtle part of the Nixon war against the press.

You don't spread democracy through the barrel of a gun.

The White House used to belong to the American people. At least that's what I learned from history books and from covering every president starting with John F. Kennedy.

We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.

I have a background and an understanding of what's happened in the Middle East that a lot of people don't have, because there's been no interest.

I'm decrepit but I don't want to give up, and I love my work.

Maybe the Jefferson case will give members of Congress second thoughts the next time they get ready to legislate away the rights of ordinary Americans.