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

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

Lawyers didn't seriously get involved in the Watergate stories until quite late, when we realized we were on to something.

Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and powers of each of the branches of government. It also is a morality play with a sad and dramatic ending.

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

A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.

In Haig's presence, Kissinger referred pointedly to military men as "dumb, stupid animals to be used" as pawns for foreign policy.