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.

Clinton feels a profound alienation from the Washington culture here, and I happen to agree with him.

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

Nixon's grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans are forgiving, and if he had admitted error early and apologized to the country, he would have escaped.

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.

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

Certain political figures think when you call them and ask them for a comment; that you are somehow doing something that you shouldn't be doing.