I was in Independence, Missouri when Johnson signed the Medicare bill, with Truman standing there. Truman had first proposed Medicare, but couldn't get it through.
Helen ThomasWe 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.
Helen ThomasI censored myself for 50 years when I was a reporter. Now I wake up and ask myself, 'Who do I hate today?'
Helen ThomasWe are owned by propagandists against the Arabs. There's no question about that. Congress, the White House, and Hollywood, Wall Street, are owned by the Zionists. No question in my opinion. They put their money where their mouth is...We're being pushed into a wrong direction in every way.
Helen Thomas