State of Denial Award for Refusing to Acknowledge Liberal Bias
— Ex-CBS anchor Dan Rather, discussing his 2004 60 Minutes story that relied on forged documents to challenge Bush’s National Guard record, CNN’s Larry King Live, July 12.
Dan Rather: "We had a lot, a lot, of corroboration of what we broadcast about President Bush’s military record. It wasn’t just the documents. But it’s a very old technique used, that when those who don’t like what you’re reporting believe it can be hurtful, then they look for the weakest spot and attack it, which is fair enough. It’s a diversionary technique."
CNN’s Larry King: "You’re saying that was a fair report, I mean that was — you believe that report to this day?"
Rather: "Do I believe the truth of the story? Absolutely."
