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Quote by Gustavo Gorriti
When intimidation becomes a factor in reporting, journalism is thoroughly undermined.
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The quote says that journalism loses its integrity when fear or pressure affects how events are reported. Reporting should be able to present information honestly; intimidation interferes with that process and weakens the public’s trust in the result.
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- Committee to Protect Journalists — 1998 Awards: Gorriti speech
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- Official Statement
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