Helen Thomas Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“As a reporter having covered him for eight years in the White House, I am sure the press could have done a better job if we had known the real Ronald Reagan.”

“We in the press have a special role since there is no other institution in our society that can hold the President accountable. I do believe that our democracy can endure and prevail only if the American people are informed.”

“I think Obama is handling his image very well, but I think he lacks boldness.”

“Truman fired the popular Gen. Douglas MacArthur because he disobeyed orders in the Korean War. Johnson knew that he had reached the endgame in Vietnam when Gen. William Westmoreland, the top commander in Vietnam, requested 240,000 more troops in 1968 for the prolonged war that also could not be won.”

“You don't spread democracy through the barrel of a gun.”

“This is the worst President ever. He George W. Bush is the worst President in all of American history.”

“Every president thinks that all information that comes to the White House is their private preserve after they all promise an open administration on the campaign trail, but some are more secretive than others. Some want to lock down everything.”

“It's time for women to make their voices heard. Their silence on the subject of war and peace is deafening.”

“Every President hates the Press.”

“I love my work, and I think that I was so lucky to pick a profession where it's a joy to go to work every day.”