When you see how the President makes political or policy decisions, you see who he is. The essence of the Presidency is decision-making.

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

I 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.

Deep Throat did serve the public interest by providing the guidance and information to us.

There's hostility to lying, and there should be.

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

Even now there is no evidence that anyone involved in the Nixon operation was going to threaten us.