Truman fired the popular Gen. Douglas MacArthur because he disobeyed orders in the Korean War. Johnson knew that he had reached the… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
I was in Independence, Missouri when Johnson signed the Medicare bill, with Truman standing there. Truman had first proposed Medicare, but couldn't… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
I never thought about heaven per se. I think when you're dead, you're dead. If anything happens after that, you just hope you don't… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
President Bush has asserted the right to wiretap and eavesdrop on any American without a warrant in the name of fighting terrorism. He has… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
Anybody who runs for public office today has got to know his life or her life will be an open book. I've decided that… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
There are better ways we can transform this virulent hatred - by living our ideals, the Peace Corps, exchange students, teachers, exporting our music,… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
I think I'll work all my life. When you're having fun, why stop having fun? — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
“Today, because of the immediacy of the live TV appearance with the direct quote, the presidency seems hamstrung with governing by polls and turning… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
Maybe the Jefferson case will give members of Congress second thoughts the next time they get ready to legislate away the rights of ordinary… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm a liberal, I was born a liberal, I'll be one 'til I die, what else should a reporter be when you see so… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
If you want to be President, decide it at the age of five, and then live accordingly. — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
We are the only institution in our society that can question a president on a regular basis and make him accountable. Otherwise, he could… — Helen Thomas Copy Share Image
