Quotes By Peter Jennings

I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in people's lives because I'm a journalist.

Whatever you may think of Mrs. Clinton as a character, I think she believes quite strongly in public service.

I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization.

Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how he makes the nation feel?

Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.

I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

I'm a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective.

I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people.

I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.

The one thing that I have done really well in my life is be a father.

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own.

I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works in my life.

Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I don't.

The candidate out front on Labor Day has historically been the one who stayed ahead in November.

I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.

I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people.

We have been through a period where we see power leaching away from Washington. Who is more important in the world today: Bill Clinton or Bill Gates? I don't know.

It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.

I think it's impossible for any of us not to find television, and the political process at its best on television, compelling.

Some people continue to pretend that anchor people are reporters.

Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has not. He's the first to admit it.

A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

I have gone through a period of seeking to understand what or how strong or what are the connections I have to God.

There's no such thing as an independent person.

Scholars will argue with each other about everything.

I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

I'm a big fan of CNN. I watched it from the beginning.

As a journalist, one tends to think there's nothing off limits.