I like to report. I like to go to the newsmakers. I like to get out. I've heard about people talking about the anchor as the voice of god. That set is not an altar. It's a great job, I… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
I never believed the anchorman should be the know-it-all. And I try to communicate that to the audience. While I have some knowledge from my years of experience, what I want to do is walk you through this because we're… — 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
