Quote by Howard Fineman
I know that from the days of Watergate... the notion of two sources on a story has become the popular dogma about how you confirm something. And there is a lot of truth to that, but there are all kinds of ways to check to the extent that you can, a story that you get.
Summary
This quote highlights the commonly held belief in the importance of having multiple sources to confirm a story, which originated in the wake of the Watergate scandal. While acknowledging the value of this practice, the quote also emphasizes that there are various other methods to verify the accuracy of a story. It suggests embracing a comprehensive approach to fact-checking, utilizing all available means to the best of one's abilities in order to ensure the validity of the information received.
Topics
Truth
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