Journalist

I'm a reporter. I'm not a scholar.

I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people.

Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.

Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I don't.

Scholars will argue with each other about everything.

George W. had a plan. He arranged to join the Air National Guard in Texas, which meant he would not be sent to Vietnam.

As a journalist, one tends to think there's nothing off limits.

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?

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own.

If you tailor your news viewing so that you only get one point of view, well of course you're going to think somebody else has got a different point of view, and it may be wrong.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

I have gone through a period of seeking to understand what or how strong or what are the connections I have to God.

The candidate out front on Labor Day has historically been the one who stayed ahead in November.

It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.

Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has not. He's the first to admit it.

There's no such thing as an independent person.

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

Always have a sense of humor about life - you'll need it - but always be courteous to boot.

I was raised with the notion that it was OK to ask questions, and it was OK to say, I'm not sure. I believe, but I'm not quite so certain about the resurrection.

I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.