Well, first of all, I don't want to debate the word conservative, but by my definition, a conservative is someone who wants to conserve the Constitution of the United States and the American tradition and law that no one is above the law. Dan Rather americanconservativeconserve share on social
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'. Dan Rather beginbelievecall Change image and share on social
If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle. Dan Rather aislefronthistory Change image and share on social
I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today's environment. And I know full well that when I've been covering campaigns, which I still do, I've made my mistakes and have been far from perfect. Dan Rather campaigncompetecover share on social
The great lesson my mother and father gave me was almost invisible. It was a strong sense of being rooted. Dan Rather fathergivegreat Change image and share on social
I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources. Dan Rather enjoyimportantjournalism Change image and share on social
I don't pretend to be a digital savant or even a digital apprentice. Dan Rather apprenticedigitalpretend Change image and share on social
This much we know: Journalism is not a precise science. It's, on its best day, is a crude art. We make mistakes; I make mistakes. With more than 50 years as a journalist, I have at least had the opportunity to blow more stories, make more mistakes than maybe anybody in television. Dan Rather artblowcrude share on social
Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country. Dan Rather countryfearnewsroom Change image and share on social
Now, I know you expected me to say that, well, I just kick back in the rocking chair, fished a little bit, listened to Willie Nelson tapes and watched old baseball games on the Classic Sports network. And, tell you the truth, I have done that for maybe about five total minutes. Dan Rather backbaseballbite share on social