"If I didn’t have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle." ― Dan Rather Topic(s): History More From Dan Rather "I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today’s environment. And I know full well that when I’ve been covering campaigns, which I still do, I’ve made my mistakes and have been far from perfect." "I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending important journalism I read or see from other sources." "Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow." More In History "This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."― Neil Armstrong "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little."― Franklin D. Roosevelt "Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world."― James K. Polk