Because of Watergate in part, I am kind of a magnet for calls and information and suggestions.

Newspapers that are truly independent, like The Washington Post, can still aggressively investigate anyone or anything with no holds barred.

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

Reporters may believe they control the story, but the story always controls the reporters.

Watergate is an immensely complicated scandal with a cast of characters as varied as a Tolstoy novel.

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.

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