Abandon Quote by Aaron Sorkin

“I don't believe there are two sides to every argument. I think the facts are the center. And watching the news abandon the facts in favor of 'fairness' is what's troubling to me.” quote by Aaron Sorkin — Download Open image

“I don't believe there are two sides to every argument. I think the facts are the center. And watching the news abandon the facts in favor of 'fairness' is what's troubling to me.”

Aaron Sorkin

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