America is strong because its journalism is strong. That's how democracies work. They're only as good as the quality of the information… — Scott Pelley Copy Share Image
The country is only as strong as its journalism - that's the way democracies work. The higher the quality of the information,… — Scott Pelley Copy Share Image
Democracies succeed or fail based on their journalism. America is strong because its journalism is strong. That is how democracies work. They're… — Scott Pelley Copy Share Image
I wonder at what point do you stop doing what you think is right and you start doing what the majority of the American… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
You have to take risks on policy. You can't be a politician, wringing your hands, worried about what the public opinion polls are saying… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
The quality of life in America is dependent on the quality of the journalism. Most people don't realize that, but if you think about… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
Never before in human history has more information been available to more people. But at the same time, never before in human history has… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
If I do an interview with [Holocaust survivor] Elie Wiesel, am I required as a journalist to find a Holocaust denier? — Scott Pelley Copy Share
Never before in human history has more bad information been available to more people. — Scott Pelley Copy Share
Most people don't realize that two-thirds of the federal budget is Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Pentagon. The U.S. government is an insurance… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
I'm always trying to get those interviews that are impossible to get, because they are the ones that are most interesting to the audience. — Scott Pelley Copy Share
No one ever wanted to hire me. Ever. I've never been recruited anywhere. I have beat my head against every wall, at every place… — Scott Pelley Copy Share
If you're first, no one will ever remember. If you're wrong, no one will ever forget. — Scott Pelley Copy Share
