I don’t back down. I don’t cave when the pressure gets too great from these partisan political ideological forces.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Dan Rather does not give up or change his views even when there is a lot of pressure from people with strong political beliefs. He stands firm in his opinions and does not let others influence him, even when the pressure becomes overwhelming. Rather is determined to stay true to his own principles and not be swayed by partisan political forces.
About Dan Rather
Dan Rather is an acclaimed American journalist who served as a national evening news anchor for CBS News for over two decades. He reported on some of the most significant events of the modern era, including the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Watergate scandal, and the Iraq War. Despite a controversial departure from CBS in 2006, Rather continued his journalism career, hosting news programs and conducting high-profile interviews.
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