Best 9 quotes of Peter Arnett on MyQuotes

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

I am still in shock and awe at being fired.

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.

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

It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.

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.

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

If democracy is the voice of the people, then the AP is its stenographer.

It's one thing to put on your nation's uniform to give your life for your country. But to dress up in black-market khakis and head into battle in a borrowed bush hat, armed only with a Nikon camera, 10 rolls of film and notebook, is definitely another thing.