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Helen Thomas, a pioneering American journalist and White House correspondent, blazed a trail for women in media with her tenacity, integrity, and commitment to journalistic ethics. Her incisive questioning and fearless pursuit of the truth made her a respected voice in Washington, D.C., and her legacy continues to inspire aspiring journalists around the world.
"I covered two presidents, LBJ and Nixon, who could no longer convince, persuade, or govern, once people had decided they had no credibility, but we seem to be more tolerant now of what I think we should not tolerate."
"Every president thinks that all information that comes to the White House is their private preserve after they all promise an open administration on the campaign trail, but some are more secretive than others. Some want to lock down everything."
"If we care about the children, the grandchildren, the future generations, we need to make sure that they do not become the cannon fodder of the future."
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