A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.
Bob WoodwardI believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television.
Bob WoodwardI 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.
Bob WoodwardI 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.
Bob Woodward