As an organization, we are abiding by the TrustPrinciples because we come to the process with no political or ideological agenda but rather with a straightforward commitment to the vigorous exchange of views in the public interest.
The 18 "guardians" of the Reuter TrustPrinciples said in a statement Tuesday that they had worked closely with Thomson and Reuters over the last week to ensure the company's code of editorial independence would be upheld after the takeover.