UC Merced is the University of California's newest campus and lies among farm fields in the San Joaquin Valley, 2 1/2 hours east of San Francisco and not far from where I spent most of my childhood. It's a part… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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 once said… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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