“We in the press, by our power, can actually undermine leadership.”
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In emerging democracies like Russia, in authoritarian states like Iran or even Yugoslavia, journalists play a vital role in civil society. In fact, they form the very basis of those new democracies and civil societies.
I'm not an American but I have always had the outsiders' respect for the American people and the American way.
I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.
Here in the United States, our profession is much maligned, people simply don't trust or like journalists anymore and that's sad.
