Statement from President Obama
"Michelle and I were saddened today to hear about
the passing of Arthur
Sulzberger. Over the course of more than 30 years, Arthur
helped transform the New York Times and secure its status as one of the most
successful and respected newspapers in the world. He was a firm believer in the
importance of a free and independent press - one that isn't afraid to seek the
truth, hold those in power accountable, and tell the stories that need to be
told. Arthur's legacy lives on in the newspaper he loved and the journalists he
inspired. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
"Today we mourn the loss of a true New Yorker and American, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, a respected businessman and publisher who built The New York Times into the globally renowned newspaper it is today. Mr. Sulzberger's life was one of service; as a young man he, along with so many others of his generation, answered the call of duty and joined the Armed Forces during World War II. Mr. Sulzberger changed the course of American history with his journalistic decisions, including publishing the Pentagon Papers, ultimately fulfilling the foremost task of the media to report the unfiltered truth to the American people. We will miss Mr. Sulzberger's integrity, unwavering commitment to the highest qualities of ethical journalism, as well as the role he played in the civic and social life of New York City and our nation. I send my condolences to his friends and family."
From The G-Man proudly salutes the amazing legacy and life of Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, one of America's journalism trailblazers.
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