Peter Arnett Quotes

• It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.

  Peter Arnett

  Vietnam, Towns, Vietnam War

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• I report the truth of what is happening here in Baghdad and will not apologize for it.

  Peter Arnett

  Baghdad, Apologizing, Happenings

  "Just fired, Peter Arnett hired by British paper". Interview with Piers Morgan, edition.cnn.com. April 1, 2003.

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• Right-wing media and politicians are looking for any opportunity to be critical of the reporters who are here. Some reporters make judgments, but that is not my style. I present both sides and report what I see with my own eyes.

  Peter Arnett

  Eye, Opportunity, Media

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• I am still in shock and awe at being fired.

  Peter Arnett

  Fear, Shock And Awe, Downsizing

  "Mirror scoops sacked NBC man". www.theguardian.com. April 1, 2003.

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• I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

  Peter Arnett

  Years, People, Ministry

  Iraqi TV Interview, www.cnn.com. March 30, 2003.

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• Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

  Peter Arnett

  Determination, War, Force

  "Transcript of Peter Arnett interview on Iraqi TV". www.cnn.com. March 30, 2003.

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• There's a small island, inhabited in the South Pacific that I will try to swim to.

  Peter Arnett

  Islands, Swim, Trying

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