I suspect there have been a number of conspiracies that never were described or leaked out. But I suspect none of the magnitude and sweep of Watergate.

Some newspapers have a hands-off policy on favored politicians. But it's generally very small newspapers or local TV stations.

I always am very aggressive and putting out much more than people would like, but that's the business I'm in.

It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes.

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.

The central dilemma in journalism is that you don't know what you don't know.

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