“There are better ways we can transform this virulent hatred - by living our ideals, the Peace Corps, exchange students, teachers, exporting our music, poetry, blue jeans.”

— Helen Thomas

Peace Poetry Blue

“I was in Independence, Missouri when Johnson signed the Medicare bill, with Truman standing there. Truman had first proposed Medicare, but couldn't get it through.”

— Helen Thomas

First Standing Through

“Everyone with a cell phone thinks they're a photographer. Everyone with a laptop thinks they're a journalist. But they have no training, and they have no idea of what we keep to in terms of standar...”

— Helen Thomas

Training Reality

“We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.”

— Helen Thomas

Job Journalism Pressure

“I don't think a tough question is disrespectful.”

— Helen Thomas

journalism

“When you're in the news business, you always expect the unexpected.”

— Helen Thomas

News Unexpected You