I think sometimes we lose sight of how powerful we are when we put someone on the news - for good or… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you're essentially running to things that other… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, I'm reading the news. I'm not digging ditches. I'm not fighting fires. It's a long day,… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
A lot of times we work across multiple platforms. We'll go to Japan working on the tsunami for 'Nightly News' and it'll… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
Today we all are enjoying the fruits of the digital era. Millions of sources of information coming at us at lightning fast… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
Journalism is my first love. But music comes in a close second. What's important for me is that whatever you do, whatever… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
One of the most important skills at [reporting] is not so much what comes out of your mouth but what you hear.… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
The problem with being a journalist is you go places and you're working. You don't get to appreciate everything. But I got… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
I like to report. I like to go to the newsmakers. I like to get out. I've heard about people talking about… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
For 30 years I've been schooled in everything from government, and economics, to medicine and international relations. But don't be impressed. Someone… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
I think we're more relevant than ever because it is such a noisy environment out there. What's a journalist now? It's anybody… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
There are two economic realities in America in 2016. There's been a record six straight years of job growth, and new census numbers show… — Lester Holt Copy Share
The share of Americans who say race relations are bad in this country is the highest it's been in decades, much of it amplified… — Lester Holt Copy Share
Candidates [Hillary Clinton and Donald trump], we look forward to hearing you articulate your policies and your positions, as well as your visions and… — Lester Holt Copy Share
On more than one occasion, the camera has cut to me after a break as I'm still trying to swallow the last bite of… — Lester Holt Copy Share
I really bristle when I get called to events and people introduce me as one of the top black anchors in the country. You… — Lester Holt Copy Share
I reluctantly soldiered on to the raccoon. It actually would have tasted quite good had I not had the image of a raccoon rummaging… — Lester Holt Copy Share
You can't exactly do it from your hotel room. It's the weather; you've got to get out in it. You're telling people that there… — Lester Holt Copy Share
I think sometimes we lose sight of how powerful we are when we put someone on the news - for good or bad. It… — Lester Holt Copy Share
You know there's some great folks, great story telling at 'Dateline,' and I'm glad to be a part of it. — Lester Holt Copy Share
For 30 years I've been schooled in everything from government, and economics, to medicine and international relations. But don't be impressed. Someone once said… — Lester Holt Copy Share
You look at the Middle East, you started the Iran deal, that's another beauty where you have a country that was ready to fall,… — Lester Holt Copy Share
Not to get too deep on shaving my mustache, but it was kind of symbolic of, 'This is a moment of liberation, a chance… — Lester Holt Copy Share
One of the most important skills at [reporting] is not so much what comes out of your mouth but what you hear. To listen.… — Lester Holt Copy Share
Everyone knows I'm black. I am who I am. This is the person that Lester Sr. and June Holt raised, and I make no… — Lester Holt Copy Share
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