I think that presidents deserve to be questioned. Maybe irreverently, most of the time. Bring 'em down a size. You see a president, ask a question. You have one chance in the barrel. Don't blow it.

I've always felt privileged to cover the White House and to have that ringside seat to history

I never thought about heaven per se. I think when you're dead, you're dead. If anything happens after that, you just hope you don't go to hell.

The presidential news conference is indispensable because it is the only forum in our society where you can be questioned on a regular basis and held accountable.

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.

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.