:23:01
He was one
of those civilized individuals...
:23:03
...who did not insist upon agreement
with his political principles...
:23:07
...as a precondition for
conversation or friendship.
:23:10
I do not agree with his political ideas.
:23:13
Laski, as he makes clear
in the introduction...
:23:16
...dedicated the book to me,
not because of political agreement...
:23:19
...but because he held my wartime
broadcasts from London in high regard.
:23:23
And the dedication so reads.
:23:27
I believed 20 years ago
and I believe today...
:23:30
...that mature Americans can engage
in conversation and controversy...
:23:33
...the clash of ideas...
:23:35
...with Communists
anywhere in the world...
:23:37
...without becoming
contaminated or converted.
:23:40
I believe that our faith, our conviction...
:23:43
...our determination
are stronger than theirs...
:23:46
...and that we can compete,
and successfully...
:23:48
...not only in the area of bombs...
:23:51
...but in the area of ideas.
:23:55
I have worked with CBS
for more than 19 years.
:23:58
The company has subscribed fully
to my integrity and responsibility...
:24:01
...as a broadcaster
and as a loyal American.
:24:05
I require no lectures from the
junior senator from Wisconsin...
:24:08
...as to the dangers or terrors
of Communism.
:24:12
Having searched
my conscience and my files...
:24:15
...I cannot contend that
I have always been right or wise...
:24:18
...but I have attempted to pursue the truth
with some diligence and to report it...
:24:22
...even though, as in this case,
I had been warned in advance...
:24:25
...that I would be subjected to
the attentions of Senator McCan'thy.
:24:30
We shall hope to deal with matters of more
vital interest to the country next week.
:24:35
Good night, and good luck.
:24:44
"In the last analysis the senator was
perched on the television high-dive...
:24:48
...and all prepared
to make a resounding splash.
:24:50
He jumped beautifully, but he neglected to
check first where he was going to land.
:24:54
It must have been a shock
to find that Mr. Murrow...
:24:57
...had drained the water
out of the pool."