One of the most important skills at [reporting] is not so much what comes out of your mouth but what you hear. To listen. When you interview people, it's very important to understand the nuances of what they're saying and to understand when they have actually made news-when they've told you something that they haven't told anybody else.
Mr. [Donald] Trump, for five years, you perpetuated a false claim that the nation's first black president was not a natural-born citizen. You questio… - Lester Holt
Mr. [Donald] Trump, for five years, you perpetuated a false claim that the nation's first black president was not a natural-born citizen. You questio…
- Lester Holt
I think sometimes we lose sight of how powerful we are when we put someone on the news - for good or bad. It can really change people's lives. - Lester Holt
I think sometimes we lose sight of how powerful we are when we put someone on the news - for good or bad. It can really change people's lives.
I like to report. I like to go to the newsmakers. I like to get out. I've heard about people talking about the anchor as the voice of god. That set i… - Lester Holt
I like to report. I like to go to the newsmakers. I like to get out. I've heard about people talking about the anchor as the voice of god. That set i…
As Americans we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless,… - Lester Holt
As Americans we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless,…
One of the most important skills at [reporting] is not so much what comes out of your mouth but what you hear. To listen. When you interview people, … - Lester Holt
One of the most important skills at [reporting] is not so much what comes out of your mouth but what you hear. To listen. When you interview people, …
The biggest thing I worry about is the unsubstantiated story. You have to tell the people what you know -- and acknowledge what you don't know. - Lester Holt
The biggest thing I worry about is the unsubstantiated story. You have to tell the people what you know -- and acknowledge what you don't know.
You look at the Middle East, you started the Iran deal, that's another beauty where you have a country that was ready to fall, I mean, they were doin… - Lester Holt
You look at the Middle East, you started the Iran deal, that's another beauty where you have a country that was ready to fall, I mean, they were doin…
There are two economic realities in America in 2016. There's been a record six straight years of job growth, and new census numbers show incomes have… - Lester Holt
There are two economic realities in America in 2016. There's been a record six straight years of job growth, and new census numbers show incomes have…
You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you're essentially running to things that other people are running away from. - Lester Holt
You have to go where the story is to report on it. As a journalist, you're essentially running to things that other people are running away from.
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