Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed the newspaper to use what he knew and suspected.

I have written things that Republicans and Democrats and all kinds of figures have either hated or felt very uncomfortable about. Because in doing these long projects and books, you get close to the bone. And they're not calling me up and asking me for dinner.

It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes.

The cloud of doubt that surrounds political figures tends to remain and never dissipate or be clarified.

The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies.

Watergate is not the sort of issue that changes the vote. I don't know anyone who has changed their vote because of it.

They need to review this secret world. We have an incredibly powerful government that gets on automatic pilot.