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Dan Rather is a renowned American journalist, known for his significant contributions to the television news industry. Throughout his career, he held several key positions, including the role of CBS News anchor, and became a iconic figure in American television news during the 1970s and 1980s.

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“Music is important. It says things you heart can't say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns smiles into frowns, and vice versa. These observations are shared with a hope: that, when schools cut back on music classes, they really think about what they're doing - and don't take music for granted.”

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“Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.”

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“I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources.”

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“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.”

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“I think you can be an honest person and lie about any number of things.”

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“I read the book [My Life by Bill Clinton] completely. And I think it compares very favorably with Ulysses S. Grant's gold standard of presidential autobiographies.”

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“Stay with CBS now for more news, including: Is there a pall over the mall as holiday shoppers think small?”

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“It's a legitimate point to debate. But it's part of the reality. It's happening, but it's also true they (looters) are in the distinct minority. I think there's a hero on every street corner in New Orleans, and I think the reporting has shown that. I think the balance has been there.”

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“I have tried to remain a working, cutting-edge journalist and I don't do it the way everybody else does it. And I think that's the difference.”

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“I quote the late Ed Murow. ... He said: 'Look, people listen to me when they want an eyewitness account. 'They think I'm a pretty good reporter. But when it comes to my opinions, mine are not worth anymore than the guy at the end of the bar.' And I believe that about myself.”

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Born: October 31, 1931
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 122

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