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Monday
Aug202012

Bob Woodward

Even now there is no evidence that anyone involved in the Nixon operation was going to threaten us. 

I believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television. 

I believe Watergate shows that the system did work. Particularly the Judiciary and the Congress, and ultimately an independent prosecutor working in the Executive Branch. 

I deal with first-hand sources. And give the people, even John Sununu, the opportunity to respond to what I've been told by first-hand sources. 

I don't think it's useful for somebody to argue with reviews. 

I don't think there will ever be a permanent truce, but I believe the media needs to be more careful and be willing to count to 10 before rushing on the air or into print. 

I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates. 

I gave my word that this source would not be identified unless he changed his mind. He has not. 

I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it. 

I have found people don't want to be told. That they can figure it out.

People like to pigeonhole and say, Well, I'm a Washington insider, and you know, that's quite silly. What does that even mean? 

Some newspapers have a hands-off policy on favored politicians. But it's generally very small newspapers or local TV stations. 

Suppose Watergate had not been uncovered? I'd still be on the City Desk. 

The biggest rap on me is that I don't find a Watergate every couple of years. Well, Watergate was unique. It's not something Carl Bernstein, I, or the Washington Post caused

 

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