Had there been a reporter along with Lieutenant Calley when he massacred those people in Vietnam, I think that probably wouldn't have happened. Bob Schieffer calleyhappenlieutenant Change image and share on social
There's fierce competition between all the networks to get the guest who can bring the most pertinent information about whatever the story of the moment happens to be. Bob Schieffer bringcompetitionfierce Change image and share on social
I think journalism is a great way to do public service, to have an impact on your community. Bob Schieffer communitygreatimpact Change image and share on social
It's no longer just reporting the headlines of the day, but trying to put the headlines into some context and to add some perspective into what they mean. Bob Schieffer addcontextday Change image and share on social
But if you don't enjoy doing something, you'll be miserable no matter how much money you make. Bob Schieffer enjoymakematter Change image and share on social
My bladder cancer was related to smoking, and I think smoking kills people. Bob Schieffer bladdercancerkill Change image and share on social
People are more sophisticated in the way they go about dealing with the press. Bob Schieffer dealpeoplepress Change image and share on social
Nowadays I'm not even sure if newspapers take into account whether a person is a good writer. Bob Schieffer accountgoodnewspaper Change image and share on social
I've had a lot of fun, and when I talk to kids in journalism schools, I say, look, I know what the journalism teachers tell you that this is a great way to perform public service and all that, but I say the main reason, if you decide what you want to do is be a reporter, the main reason you want to do it is because it's just so much fun. Bob Schieffer decidefungreat share on social
I can't think of any other job in journalism where the newsmakers come to you. Bob Schieffer jobjournalismnewsmakers Change image and share on social