You cannot have a democracy without an informed people.

I covered two presidents, LBJ and Nixon, who could no longer convince, persuade, or govern, once people had decided they had no credibility, but we seem to be more tolerant now of what I think we should not tolerate.

But when will our leaders learn - war is not the answer.

I don't think a tough question is disrespectful.

I love my work, and I think that I was so lucky to pick a profession where it's a joy to go to work every day.

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

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.