12 Quotes & Sayings By Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas was the White House correspondent for United Press International for over twenty-five years. She is the author of eight books, including Helen Thomas: The Helen Thomas Story. She is a regular guest on many national television news programs.

You don't spread democracy with a barrel of a gun.
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You don't spread democracy with a barrel of a gun. Helen Thomas
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George W. Bush is the worst President in all of American history. Helen Thomas
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Q: What do Jesus and Nicole Brown Simpson have in common? A: They were both killed by the Joooooooose. Helen Thomas
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You cannot criticize Israel in this country (USA) and survive Helen Thomas
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I don't think a tough question is disrespectful. Helen Thomas
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When you're in the news business, you always expect the unexpected. Helen Thomas
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But when will our leaders learn - war is not the answer. Helen Thomas
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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
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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
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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 standards, as in what's far out and what's reality. And they have no dedication to truth. Helen Thomas
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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