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“Our job is to give people not what they want, but what we decide they ought to have.”

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Richard S. Salant

Richard S. Salant was an influential American television executive who had a profound impact on the field of television news. Born on April 14, 1914, and passing away on February 16, 1993, Salant held several key positions throughout his career, including President of CBS News, where he played a significant role in shaping the standards and content of television news reporting. more

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