For many years, I did my best to report on the issues of the day in as objective a manner as possible. When I had my own strong opinions, as I often did, I tried not to communicate them to my audience. Now, however, my circumstances are different. I am in a position to speak my mind. And that is what I propose to do.

There is no such thing as a little freedom. Either you are all free, or you are not free.

I'd like to be a song and dance man.

Television... is not a substitute for print.

We are on the precipice of being so ignorant that our democracy is threatened.

I am a news presenter, a news broadcaster, an anchorman, a managing editor - not a commentator or analyst. I feel no compulsion to be a pundit.

Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.