Judy Woodruff

“The press is a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog.”

“Journalism is a way of digging into the world and trying to make sense of it.”

“I think the American people are sophisticated enough to know that you can be a reporter and political analyst and commentator and not have to be a partisan.”

“We in the press have a responsibility to be as tough on ourselves as we are on the people we cover.”

“Democracy depends on an informed citizenry.”

“I believe in the power of journalism to hold the powerful accountable.”

“It's about being fair. It's about being accurate. It's about being thorough.”

“My goal has always been to ask the tough questions, but to do it in a respectful way.”

“The more we can do to encourage civility in our political discourse, the better.”

“I've always believed that our role is to inform, not to inflame.”

“You can't be a journalist if you're not curious.”

“Facts matter. They are the foundation of our work.”

“There's a hunger out there for news that is substantive and that goes beyond the headlines.”

“I think it's important to listen to people you disagree with.”

“Covering politics is not for the faint of heart.”