Right-wing media and politicians are looking for any opportunity to be critical of the reporters who are here. Some reporters make judgments, but that is not my style. I present both sides and report what I see with my own eyes.

Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.

There's a small island, inhabited in the South Pacific that I will try to swim to.

I report the truth of what is happening here in Baghdad and will not apologize for it.

I am still in shock and awe at being fired.

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.