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“We wanted to see this country win the war just as much as those advisors did. We felt we would help to do that by reporting the truth. And so there was the moral outrage over this general and the ambassador in Saigon who kept denying the truth we would see.” quote by Neil Sheehan
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“We wanted to see this country win the war just as much as those advisors did. We felt we would help to do that by reporting the truth. And so there was the moral outrage over this general and the ambassador in Saigon who kept denying the truth we would see.”

Neil Sheehan

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Pentagon Papers” by Neil Sheehan, 1971

Reporting truth during war can clash with official narratives, causing moral outrage.

In simple terms: Truth-telling in war can cause conflict.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth even when unpopular.

Themes

war truth media morality

Mood

serious determined

Type

historical journalistic

When to use this quote

  • war reporting
  • government transparency
  • public opinion
  • historical research

Key Concepts

journalism censorship political pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do journalists have in wartime?
  • How can societies protect truth-tellers?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be suppressed, risking personal safety.

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