Bob Quote by Ron Wyden
“My sense is that, when you look at what people such as former Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein have said over the years, you don't go with a story unless you have two independent sources to confirm it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate testimony, 2020
Journalistic integrity requires at least two independent sources before accepting a story.
In simple terms: Two sources confirm a story.
Key Takeaway
Verify with multiple sources.
Themes
journalism
verification
integrity
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- research
- academic work
- legal investigations
Key Concepts
source reliability
truth seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle scarce sources?
- What standards should apply when sources conflict?
A Different Perspective
Finding two sources can be difficult.
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