So it really runs to the core question of how independent it can be unless you have independent experts that can speak without fear and favor,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

The gentleman he says speaks his mind without fear or favor somewhat like the New York Times because to dissemble would be beneath him.

避免任何人情债，他说,绅士说话坦荡，不偏不倚,有点像《纽约时报》,因为掩饰将会使其降尊。

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