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I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.
Peter Jennings
Islam
Defense
World
Scholars will argue with each other about everything.
Peter Jennings
Will
Senator Albert Gore Sr. was one of the first outspoken critics of the Vietnam War.
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War
First
Vietnam
Some people continue to pretend that anchor people are reporters.
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People
The candidate out front on Labor Day has historically been the one who stayed ahead in November.
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Day
Labor
The one thing that I have done really well in my life is be a father.
Peter Jennings
Life
Father
We have been through a period where we see power leaching away from Washington. Who is more important in the world today: Bill Clinton or Bill Gates? I don't know.
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Power
Washington
World
Whatever you may think of Mrs. Clinton as a character, I think she believes quite strongly in public service.
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Character
May
Public
Service
I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it.
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Power
Wisdom
I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works in my life.
Peter Jennings
Life
I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.
Peter Jennings
People
I have gone through a period of seeking to understand what or how strong or what are the connections I have to God.
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God
Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.
Peter Jennings
Humor
Life
Sense
Will
I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in people's lives because I'm a journalist.
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Faith
Religion
People
Spirituality
Value
I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
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Religion
Christianity
Execution
Years