“I think that the media needs to take extra precautions, especially in an election year.”

— Jennifer Prohaska, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“He should be a better journalist than that. He should be more certain about issues of such gravity. By reporting unverified information, he may potentially mislead the American public.”

— Ulli Spiegl, KU graduate student, Lawrence

“I don't think he should have to apologize. I don't know why they aren't emphasizing the role of the secretary in verifying the information.”

— Barbara Bergers, retired, Lawrence

“Dan Rather has been credible since the early '60s. Bush is the one who just sobered up in '86. I don't trust his credibility at all.”

— Mike Cullen, retired teacher, Lawrence