13 Quotes by Michael Parks

Investigative reporting is one of the most serious responsibilities that American journalists have, and this year's Selden Ring entries show that news organizations, large and small, take it seriously.

In every case, people were willing to let us in, were very flexible with time and have been willing to help us out,

If George Bush had done nothing after 9/11 we'd be fighting the war here right now.

The founders of our nation recognized that a free press is a safeguard for democracy. The exceptional reporting by The Washington Post and the other finalists demonstrate the importance of the work and commitment by news organizations to serving the public and holding our public institutions accountable.