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In emerging democracies like Russia, in authoritarian states like Iran, Yugoslavia, journalists play a critical role in civil society, they form the very basis of those new democracies and civil societies.

— Christiane Amanpour

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"There are some situations one simply cannot be neutral about, because when you are neutral you are an accomplice."

"One thing I really get annoyed with is this notion that journalists – in every film, every magazine article I see – must really get off on the adrenaline. It’s so wrong; it trivialises what we do."

"Of course, not everybody’s going to agree on everything and nor should they. But unless we can agree that the sky outside is blue and the grass is green, we have no chance."

"People don't understand that objectivity actually means pursuing the truth. But you get there by giving all sides a hearing, which doesn’t mean treating all sides equally—then you are an accomplice in these extreme situations."

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