I don't think there will ever be a permanent truce, but I believe the media needs to be more careful and be willing to count to 10 before rushing on the air or into print. Bob Woodward aircarefulcount Change image and share on social
A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government. Bob Woodward abilityaspectbond Change image and share on social
The source known as Deep Throat provided a kind of road map through the scandal. His one consistent message was that the Watergate burglary was just the tip of the iceberg. Bob Woodward burglaryconsistentdeep Change image and share on social
Any suggestion that I'm writing about political operatives because I'm interested in political operatives misses the entire point. Bob Woodward entireinterestmissis Change image and share on social
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. Bob Woodward carlfigurehour Change image and share on social
When you practice reporting for as long as I have, you keep yourself at a distance from True Believers. Either conservatives or liberals or Democrats or Republicans. Bob Woodward believerconservativedemocrat Change image and share on social
The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies. Bob Woodward activitybindenemy share on social
It was accountability that Nixon feared. Bob Woodward accountabilityfearnixon Change image and share on social
The Washington Times wrote a story questioning the authenticity of some of the suggestions made about me in Silent Coup. But as a believer in the First Amendment, I believe they have more than a right to air their views. Bob Woodward airamendmentauthenticity share on social
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. Bob Woodward attemptcriminaldisclosure Change image and share on social
