I covered Kennedy when she was three years old and the darling daughter of President Kennedy who doted on her and whose mother did everything to protect her from the prying press. Helen Thomas coverdarlingdaughter Change image and share on social
I had a lot of fun bantering back and forth with Kennedy. But for ease and comfort, it would be Gerald Ford. He was a down-home type. I came from the Midwest and he came from the Midwest. He was nonaggressive and kindly. Helen Thomas backbantercomfort share on social
The White House used to belong to the American people. At least that's what I learned from history books and from covering every president starting with John F. Kennedy. Helen Thomas americanbelongbook Change image and share on social
I don't think there are any rude questions. Helen Thomas questionrude Change image and share on social
I don't think a tough question is disrespectful. Helen Thomas disrespectfulquestiontough Change image and share on social
We in the press have a special role since there is no other institution in our society that can hold the President accountable. I do believe that our democracy can endure and prevail only if the American people are informed. Helen Thomas accountableamericandemocracy share on social
All presidents rail against the press. It goes with the turf. Helen Thomas presidentpressrail Change image and share on social
You don't spread democracy with a barrel of a gun. Helen Thomas barreldemocracygun Change image and share on social
I'm not anti-Jewish; I'm anti-Zionist. Helen Thomas antijewishzionist Change image and share on social