A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy. Dan Rather beatdemocracyfiercely Change image and share on social
I don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these partisan political ideological forces. Dan Rather backcaveforce Change image and 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
Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country. Their so-called samples of opinion are no more accurate or reliable than my grandmother's big toe was when it came to predicting the weather. Dan Rather accuratebigcall share on social
Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic. Dan Rather americanblockprovide Change image and share on social
Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy. Dan Rather americancapitalismdemocracy Change image and share on social
Ratings don't last. Good journalism does. Dan Rather goodjournalismrating Change image and share on social
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well. Dan Rather learnlessonlife Change image and share on social
Covering the civil-rights movement was a mind- and eye-opener for me. Houston was a segregated society, as was Texas as a whole - some of it by law, a lot of it by fear and tradition. But there was no violence where I lived, and if there was hate, it was either concealed from me or I just didn't recognize it. Dan Rather civilconcealcover 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