The legislator learns that when you talk a lot, you get in trouble. You have to listen a lot to make deals.

Suppose Watergate had not been uncovered? I'd still be on the City Desk.

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

I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it.

It was accountability that Nixon feared.

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

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.