"I'm an expert on the NewsHour and it isn't how I practice journalism. I am not involved in the story. I serve only as a reporter or someone asking questions. I am not the story"

Jim Lehrer is emphasizing the value of neutrality in journalism. He is stating that as a specialist on the NewsHour, he is not involved in the story, however rather serves as a reporter or someone asking concerns. He is not the story, and he is not trying to influence the result of the story. He is simply reporting the realities and asking questions to get to the reality. This quote reveals Lehrer's dedication to journalistic integrity and his dedication to offering objective news coverage. He is not attempting to form the story to fit his own program, but rather is merely reporting the facts and allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions.