Back Quote by Walter Cronkite
“I can swear on a stack of Bibles that not once in doing the 'CBS Evening News' for 19 years - well, I take it back. Once perhaps. But during 19 years, with perhaps one exception, was I ever aware of any political or commercial pressure on that broadcast whatsoever.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "The Broadcast Years", 1995
Decades of news reporting suggest minimal external pressure, yet acknowledges occasional influence.
In simple terms: News often free, but not always.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant about bias.
Themes
journalism
integrity
media
politics
history
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- newsroom training
- public trust
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
media ethics
press freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify independence?
- What safeguards protect journalistic integrity?
A Different Perspective
Potential denial of bias.
