I do not believe the press is guilty of the charge that it abandoned its healthy skepticism in Iraq , and I would hate to see it draw the inference from New Orleans that ‘in...

the potential to inflame is greater than the value of the piece itself.

Al Gore Jr. acted with honor and conviction in volunteering for service in a war he despised. … To save the seat of his father — a political warrior in the cause of peace —...

If I were making the decision, I imagine Charlie would anchor for another five or six years, … they could get a 20-year ride, assuming TV news lasts another 20 years.

unless there’s a compelling reason not to.

I think ABC decided to take one risk instead of two.

There was a lot of speculation about Koppel replacing him. Peter grew into the job and the network accommodated the show to his strengths and interests. He had a long ride at the top.

I think Andrew has had the scarlet letter on his forehead since the ’60 Minutes’ episode. It was only a matter of time.

I don’t see how a reporter can function in a sensitive beat without relying on anonymous sources — even one anonymous source if the reporter has confidence in him.

Peter was not looked upon as an unmitigated blessing in the early ’80s,

My sense is that the network news should continue to play an important though diminished role in bringing information to people. After all, a combined audience of 29 million viewers is still many times the...