Eason Jordan

“The notion that we would somehow be cowed into silence by people who are trying to kill journalists is something we can't accept.”

“We had to make a decision, a very careful decision, about what was more important: to get out a story or to keep people alive.”

“CNN exists to tell the story of the world, and that is what we are going to do.”

“I have concluded that as long as I'm at CNN, the issue of my remarks in Davos will continue to be used to create an environment of controversy and distraction.”

“I went to Baghdad before the war and I was personally assured by Saddam Hussein's son Uday that they would not harm our people.”

“It's wrong for a free press to be used to advocate for any cause, no matter how noble.”

“The world has become more dangerous for journalists.”

“For 23 years, I have been privileged to be a part of the CNN family, and I have never been more proud of the work of CNN's journalists.”