I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate.
Sam ErvinI've always been worried about people who are willing to work for nothing. Sometimes that's all you get from them, nothing.
Sam ErvinDivine right went out with the American Revolution and doesn't belong to the White House aides. What meat do they eat that makes them grow so great?
Sam ErvinThere is nothing in the Constitution that authorizes or makes it the official duty of a president to have anything to do with criminal activities.
Sam Ervin