Not only do we have a right to know, we have a duty to know what our Government is doing in our name. If there's a criticism to be made today, it's that the press isn't doing enough to put the pressure on the government to provide information.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of citizens having both a right and a responsibility to be aware of the actions and decisions made by their government. It argues that it is the duty of the press to consistently question and pressure the government for transparency and disclosure. The criticism, however, lies in the belief that the media does not exert enough effort to hold the government accountable for providing necessary information to the public.

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