Sally Quinn Quotes

I know politics; I know the media.

Washington newspaper men know everything.

I am satisfied that all politicians were meant to be journalists and all journalists meant to be politicians.

The [London] Times has made many ministries.

I think the American people can change Washington. But I think that it is not going to change, because somebody from on high directs that change.

The number one way of becoming powerful in Washington is by becoming the 'Washington Post.'

There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage.

If I am communicating to my readers exactly what the White House believes on any certain issue, that's reporting to them an unvarnished, unfiltered version of what they - the Administration - believe.

Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

I've been in this business now for almost ten years. I've done a lot of stories. I have a pretty good track record.

Peter Kaplan was a giant.

When I was young, I flirted with the idea of a career in journalism on one hand and politics on the other.

The biggest problem that we have is that California is being run now by special interests. All of the politicians are not anymore making the moves for the people, but for special interests and we have to stop that.

For the first time in our history, ideology and theology hold a monopoly of power in Washington.

I'm not a Washington person.

Once the Secretary of State invites you to lunch and asks your opinion, you’re sunk.

Everyone in Congress represents Washington.

Politics is a matter of communications.

This man here [Walter Lippmann] is the greatest journalist in the world, and he's a friend of mine.

Washington has political power combined with the insider illusion of being in control.

Television is the medium through which 80 percent of the people see their leaders….They get all their information about their government and their leaders from television.

Money speaks louder than words in Washington.

If you have a sense of purpose and a sense of direction, I believe people will follow you. Democracy isn't just about deducing what the people want. Democracy is leading the people as well.

… lobbyist-larded Washington

Words are capable of shaking the entire structure of government