The rock-bottom foundation of a free press is the integrity of the people who run it. Our press may make a million mistakes of judgment without doing itself permanent harm so long as its proprietors are steadfast in their adherence to truth.

Adlai Stevenson II (1900–1965) American politician, diplomat, statesman

Speech (1952-09-08), “The One-Party Press,” Portland Journal Luncheon, Portland, Oregon
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