The function of the press in society is to inform, but its role in society is to make money.A. J. Liebling
A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy.Kevin Rudd
The most effective check and balance on government has been an independent press which maintains its credibility by ensuring that its criticism is balanced and based on fact - based indeed on solid journalistic work.Walter Cronkite