I sort of think in a way that many of us young reporters who had the opportunity to go overseas for our organizations were kind of, in a sense, war profiteers. We were enhancing our careers while covering that terrible conflict.
Walter CronkiteWhatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.
Walter CronkiteThe battle for the airwaves cannot be limited to only those who have the bank accounts to pay for the battle and win it.
Walter CronkiteI grew my mustache when I was nineteen in order to look older. I never shaved it off even though it overran its usefulness many, many years ago. Once you get started in television, people associate you with your physical appearance - and that includes the mustache. So I can't shave it off now. If I did, I'd have to answer too much mail.
Walter Cronkite