Quotes by Chris Cramer

“These journalists join an ever-increasing number of professionals recognized by their peers over the last 10 years. Theyve become part of a new community of excellence, representing the best in African journalism and maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity.”

“While this is a sad and solemn time for many, the funeral of a pope is a global event and his passing will have ramifications for people around the world.”

“One of the most damning indictments of the media profession is that reporters provide the ink and others provide the blood,”

“During the spring of 2003, as the war in Iraq raged across TV screens and in the pages of the press, 16 members of the media profession provided both the ink and the blood.”

“Our audience expects CNN to rise to an occasion like this and we will not disappoint,”

“The notion that they are engaged in spying activities is completely ridiculous, and CNN totally rejects it,”

“Journalistic excellence and enterprise is at the heart of CNNs philosophy. We believe these Awards play a valuable role in the promotion and encouragement of quality journalism in Africa.”

“[CNN debuted in an era when the received wisdom was to feed viewers small chunks of news at set times. Most believed that there was no demand for a dedicated channel.] When Ted Turner launched CNN, beaming pictures around the world 24 hours a day was revolutionary, ... Twenty-five years later its the only way to be competitive in a world that boasts more than 70 24-hour news operations.”

“[As a result, the relevance of the main 24-hour news broadcasters has never been higher. Unprecedented pressure has been put on broadcasters such as CNN, BBC World, Bloomberg, CNBC and Star to provide faster, better news programming and reporting than their competitors.] Seismic events (such as) the war in Afghanistan, new upheavals in the Middle East, dark days in West Africa and the war against Iraq (mean) 24-hour news operations are constantly being put to the test, ... Now, more than ever, consumers need a trusted, impartial news source.”

“The purpose of the minimum wage is not to give somebody earning $25 an hour a $2-an-hour raise.”