#public interest

It's a rarity when someone takes a political risk in Washington today in the public interest. ↗

— Arlen Specter

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Public interest in most of the Middle East was slight at that time; the Arab-Israeli conflict was all that people were interested in and that was not my specialty. ↗

— Juan Cole

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One of the most powerful defences the media can offer for controversial actions is, of course, public interest. ↗

— Rowan D. Williams

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In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue. ↗

— James Q. Wilson

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But the reporter has the responsibility to determine, number one, whether that is true, and number two, to make a judgment as to whether it's in the public interest and whether or not it should be part of the debate. ↗

— Bob Schieffer

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However, when the privilege depends solely on the broad, undifferentiated claim of public interest in the confidentiality of such conversations, a confrontation with other values arises. ↗

— Warren E. Burger

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Broadcasters have a responsibility to serve the public interest and protect Americans from objectionable content, particularly during the hours when children are likely to be watching. ↗

— Bart Gordon

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