Gavyn Davies Quotes

As long as the appointment process is transparent and there is a broad mix of political views among the governors of the BBC, I think the public can feel confident that impartiality and independence are just as important to me as they have been to previous incumbents.

In my capacity as a board member of the OfS, I hope to be impartial, objective, and fair.

It's my father's legacy. My father's view was that the public is the employer of these government employees and has the right to know what they're up to.

Having been given that public trust, we have a responsibility to share with the public.

I think as journalists, we have to keep our distance from power.

Thus, the Archivist must display at all times scrupulous independence and a devotion to the laws and principles which govern the responsibilities of the office.

One of the things I believe strongly in is developing institutions - legal, press, bureaucracies, academies - that are rooted in the pursuit of impartial truth. That aren't simply just bent to partisan ends or are corrupted for the powerful or for other ulterior motives.

When an issue is so fraught with partisanship, a special counsel provides some modicum of transparency and accountability rather the the veil of politics.

It is important that politicians defend their ability to act without fear or favour, and it is in the public interest that they hold ministers and public servants to account.

I believe investigative agencies should be run in an autonomous manner, and there shouldn't be any interference from the government's side.

Broadcasters have a responsibility to serve the public interest and protect Americans from objectionable content, particularly during the hours when children are likely to be watching.

The integrity of the game is the umpires. Nobody else. The entire integrity of the game is the umpires.

For me, the main principle for broadcasters has to be that if people stand to benefit from an interview, they should be prepared to face some downside as well.

We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens' faith. We must be trusted to always place the public's good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.

My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which is done against them.

We just ask the agency to make reasonable and honest decisions, and the public deserves no less.

I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust.

I grew up in the Justice Department. I served 12 years as a line lawyer in the public integrity section. This department under me will not have any kind of political interference. I will not allow political interference in the Justice Department. Those who might attempt to do that will be rebuffed.

If you're going to be in the business of news and telling people the truth... you've got to be honest. You've got to have the same rules for yourself as you do for everyone else.

I know that I and my office acted with the highest integrity as an independent inspector general should act.

We work for the public, and I believe that if a senator wants to block a piece of legislation or a nominee, they owe the public an explanation.

Except for politics, no business is scrutinized more exhaustively than journalism.

There must not be favoured treatment for those occupying a position of public responsibility.

I came not from within the administration, and it was clear and clear in our discussions and no one asked otherwise that I would lead this the way I thought best and I would speak the truth as we found it.

Journalists hold themselves apart, and above, the common person. They have rules designed to ensure their objectivity and impartiality.