“The quality of life in America is dependent on the quality of the journalism. Most people don't realize that, but if you think about it, journalism is one of the pillars on which our society is perched.” PeopleIfsThinkingAmericaRealizingQualityJournalismDependentOur SocietyQuality Of LifePillars Author:Scott Pelley
“If you're first, no one will ever remember. If you're wrong, no one will ever forget.” IfsFirstsRememberForget Author:Scott Pelley
“You have to take risks on policy. You can't be a politician, wringing your hands, worried about what the public opinion polls are saying or worried about the negative attacks. If you believe in something, go fight for it.” IfsBelieveHandsFightingOpinionRiskPolicyPoliticianNegativeWorriedPublic OpinionPollsIf You BelieveOpinion Polls Author:Scott Pelley
“You have to be a political leader, willing to lose an election if you want to do what's right.” IfsWantPoliticalLosesLeaderWillingElectionPolitical Leaders Author:Scott Pelley
“If I do an interview with [Holocaust survivor] Elie Wiesel, am I required as a journalist to find a Holocaust denier?” IfsEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeJournalistInterviewsSurvivorHolocaustHolocaust SurvivorHolocaust Deniers Author:Scott Pelley
