I recently read some of the transcripts of Nixon's Watergate tapes, and they spent hours trying to figure out who was leaking and providing information to Carl and myself.

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.

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

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

Not a season passes without new disclosures showing Nixon's numerous attempts at criminal use of his presidential powers and in fact the scorn he held for the rule of law.

Nixon's attempts to order subversion of various departments was bound to come out in some form.

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