American democracy Quote by Bill Moyers

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy; there is no question about that.

— Hugh Grant

A free press is one of the pillars of democracy.

— Nelson Mandela

Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.

— Walter Cronkite

I believe that one of the most important institutions in a democratic society is a free press.

— Jeremy Scahill

The U.S. corporate media, otherwise known as the "free press," is that hollow pillar on which contemporary American democracy rests.

— Arundhati Roy

A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy.

— Dan Rather

A free press isn't the enemy of America; it's a big part of why makes America great.

— Jonathan Karl

As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the…

— Lester Holt

The American press is extraordinarily free and vigorous, as it should be. It should be, not because it is free of inaccuracy, oversimplification and…

— Robert Bork

I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone.

— Milos Forman

One of my beliefs very strongly is that any democracy depends on a free, healthy press.

— Steve Jobs

There is nothing more important to a democracy than an active and engaged press.

— William H. McRaven