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I want everybody in the news business to think of ABC before they go any place else. If it costs us an extra few thousan
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"I want everybody in the news business to think of ABC before they go any place else. If it costs us an extra few thousand dollars to do that, what does it mean?"

- Roone Arledge

About this Quote

Roone Arledge's quote is a call to action for the news company to focus on ABC. He is highlighting the importance of ABC as a news source and wants to purchase it, even if it costs a few thousand dollars. He is suggesting that the news company should consider ABC initially before considering any other news sources. This quote shows Arledge's commitment to ABC and his belief that it is a valuable news source. He wants to invest in it to make sure that it is the first choice for news. This quote also shows Arledge's commitment to the news business and his desire to guarantee that it is successful. He wants to purchase it to guarantee that it is the very best source of news.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Roone Arledge between July 8, 1931 and December 5, 2002. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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