Dan Rather, an iconic American journalist, has shaped the landscape of broadcast news with his fearless reporting and unwavering commitment to truth and integrity. Throughout his illustrious career, Rather covered some of the most significant events in modern history, earning widespread acclaim for his insightful analysis and unyielding pursuit of journalistic excellence. His dedication to holding power accountable and giving voice to the voiceless remains a guiding principle in today's media landscape.
"Once the herd starts moving in one direction, it's very hard to turn it, even slightly."
"Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy."
"Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one."
"They may have turned this up, whether you had the Paula Jones case or not. But again maybe not, but again that's like if a frog had side pockets he'd probably wear a handgun."
"If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all."
"I don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these partisan political ideological forces."
"The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth"."
"Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls."