Very honestly, I'm disturbed. I'm disturbed by political interference. I worry about our journalists.
We're living in a world where.... The world press freedom index, in its annual survey, which they've been conducting for many years, concluded that over 80% of the population on this planet is living under authoritarian regimes where there is limited to no press freedom or independence. We are the minority. This is a precious asset. This independent journalism is the pillar of our democracy. If we try to influence it on any side of any particular debate, we are threatening the fundamental building block of this country's democracy. That's why I speak with the level of passion I do today about this subject.