“It is a seldom proffered argument as to the advantages of a free press that it has a major function in keeping the government itself informed as to what the government is doing.” GovernmentMajorsAdvantageArgumentFunctionPressesFree Press Author:Walter Cronkite
“As a conservative who believes in limited government, I believe the only check on government power in real time is a free and independent press. A free press ensures the flow of information to the public, and let me say, during a time when the role of government in our lives and in our enterprises seems to grow every day--both at home and abroad - ensuring the vitality of a free and independent press is more important than ever.” BelieveImportantRealHomeSeemsGovernmentI BelieveGrowsRolesOur LivesInformationFlowLet MeIndependentPressesConservativeChecksEnterpriseFreedom Of SpeechVitalityLimited GovernmentFree PressRole Of Government Author:Mike Pence
“Regardless of all of the ways that the media have changed in recent years, one thing that will never go out of style in America is the ability of a free press to keep the public accurately and honestly informed about its government.” WayYearsGovernmentAmericaAbilityOne ThingMediaStyleChangedPressesHonestlyFreedom Of SpeechFree PressYear One Author:Candice S. Miller
“The government and the people are under a moral necessity of acting together; a free press compels them to bend to one another.” PeopleGovernmentTogetherActingMoralPressesFree PressActing Together Author:James Mill