The press is a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog. Now, a watchdog can't be right all the time. He doesn't bark only when he sees or smells something that's dangerous. A good watchdog barks at things that are suspicious. Dan Rather attackbarkdangerous share on social
But we cannot rely on memorials and museums alone. We can tell ourselves we will never forget and we likely won't. But we need to make sure that we teach history to those who never had the opportunity to remember in the first place. Dan Rather forgethistorymake share on social
For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of me. Maybe it was justified, but that didn't mean it didn't hurt. Dan Rather boycriticismdon Change image and share on social
This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex. Dan Rather hotracerolex Change image and share on social
Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek. Dan Rather alligatorcreekcross Change image and share on social
I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog. Dan Rather havelapdogproud Change image and share on social
Always marry a woman from Texas. No matter how tough things get, she's seen tougher. Dan Rather marrymattertexas Change image and share on social
I think it's important for the public to know, great reporting starts with a publisher who has guts and an editor who has guts. Dan Rather editorgreatgut Change image and share on social
Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls. Dan Rather denouncegovernmentjournalist Change image and share on social