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Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or
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"Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus"

- Jessica Savitch

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In this quote, reporter Jessica Savitch encourages versus declining assignments unless there are certain situations present. These consist of a conflict of interest, where the project might jeopardize one's personal beliefs or worths, or position a prospective risk to oneself or their enjoyed ones. Furthermore, Savitch mentions the value of not holding a strongly prejudiced attitude towards the topic being covered. This might possibly prevent the reporter's ability to report objectively and properly. In general, Savitch emphasizes the value of being unbiased and going to take on assignments, as long as they do not jeopardize one's integrity or security.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jessica Savitch between February 1, 1947 and October 23, 1983. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 49 other quotes.

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