I really bristle when I get called to events and people introduce me as one of the top black anchors in the… — 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… — 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.… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
The problem with being a journalist is you go places and you're working. You don't get to appreciate everything. But I got… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
The biggest thing I worry about is the unsubstantiated story. You have to tell the people what you know -- and acknowledge… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
I like to report. I like to go to the newsmakers. I like to get out. I've heard about people talking about… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
There's no experience like going down an empty freeway toward a hurricane and then looking in the opposite lane and seeing bumper-to-bumper… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you're essentially running to things that other… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
The one thing I don't consume during 'Today' - which surprises many people - is coffee. I find that a lot of… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
The challenge is right now, I call it the death of critical thinking in America. It's a very worrisome development. More and… — Lester Holt Copy Share Image
I am honored to have this role [of the moderator], but this evening belongs to the candidates and, just as important, to… — 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
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