I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.

I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization.

I think it's impossible for any of us not to find television, and the political process at its best on television, compelling.

I'm a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective.

I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in people's lives because I'm a journalist.

I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.

Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how he makes the nation feel?