Paul McMasters Quotations

I can't imagine a reporter out there doing investigative work that doesn't ask themselves to count to 10 before they grant a request for confidentiality.

Jeffersonian principle of (an) informed citizenry being necessary for democracy. It's a window on the operations of government and the performance of government officials.

When government controls information excessively, then Americans are effectively muzzled when it comes to the issues of government, performance or accountability.

Delay and denial are routine and regular except for the most routine of information.

The Bush administration came to town with the purpose of exerting better control over information as a way of restoring power to the executive branch.

That is a very chilling development. And one that everybody is watching with a great deal of care.

The Hall of Fame was established to recognize the work and accomplishments of those who have made a difference in the battle against government secrecy.