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> [When people in power can operate in the dark, inevitably they abuse that power. So, you need outside forces to bring light and transparency to what they're doing. And, one of the ways you do that is through journalism, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/glenn-greenwald/when-people-in-power-can-operate-in-the-dark-inevitably-they-abuse/)

[Glenn Greenwald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/glenn-greenwald/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87f/glenn-greenwald-1215_abuse_when-people-in-power-can-operate-in-the_924162.jpg)

> [All my stories were usually titled, 'White House Says,' 'President Bush Wants,' and I relied on transcripts from the briefings. I relied on press releases that were sent to the press for the purpose of accurately portraying what the White…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeff-gannon/all-my-stories-were-usually-titled-white-house-says-president-bush/)

[Jeff Gannon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeff-gannon/)

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