It would seem that the Watergate story from beginning to end could be used as a primer on the American political system.

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.

Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government.

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.

If you interviewed 1,000 politicians and asked about whether the media's "too soft" or "too hard," about 999 would say "too hard."

Finally, the president added, 'The American people are idealists, but they also want their leaders to be realistic...'

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