Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Peter Arnett

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a New Zealander journalist Peter Arnett.

Last updated on December 24, 2024.

Peter Gregg Arnett is a New Zealand-born American journalist. He is known for his coverage of the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. He was awarded the 1966 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for his work in Vietnam from 1962 to 1965, mostly reporting for the Associated Press.

New Zealander - Journalist | Born: November 13, 1934

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Our reports about civilian casualties here, about the resistance of the Iraqi forces, are going back to the United States. It helps those who oppose the war when you challenge the policy to develop their arguments.

Peter Arnett

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

Peter Arnett

The first war plan has failed because of Iraqi resistance. Now they are trying to write another war plan. Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

Peter Arnett

I am still in shock and awe at being fired.

Peter Arnett

President Bush says he is concerned about the Iraqi people, but if Iraqi people are dying in numbers, then American policy will be challenged very strongly.

Peter Arnett

Right-wing media and politicians are looking for any opportunity to be critical of the reporters who are here. Some reporters make judgments, but that is not my style. I present both sides and report what I see with my own eyes.

Peter Arnett

It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.

Peter Arnett

I report the truth of what is happening here in Baghdad and will not apologize for it.

Peter Arnett

There's a small island, inhabited in the South Pacific that I will try to swim to.

Peter Arnett

Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

Peter Arnett