I've never covered the president in any way other than that he is ultimately responsible. Helen Thomas coverhavepresident Change image and share on social
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
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
I was in Independence, Missouri when Johnson signed the Medicare bill, with Truman standing there. Truman had first proposed Medicare, but couldn't get it through. Helen Thomas billindependencejohnson Change image and share on social
If we care about the children, the grandchildren, the future generations, we need to make sure that they do not become the cannon fodder of the future. Helen Thomas cannoncarechild Change image and share on social
The United States has tried for years to live down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's order during World War II to move Japanese-Americans on the West Coast to inland detention camps on grounds that they might be disloyal. Helen Thomas americancampcoast 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 covering the worst president in American history. Helen Thomas americanbadcover Change image and share on social
Clinton is the first female to be taken seriously for the highest office in the land. She has the credentials, the stamina and she is a good campaigner. Her detractors in both parties like to say she can't win, but they may be proven wrong. Helen Thomas campaignerclintoncredential 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
