Bob Woodward Quotes
Top 53 wise famous quotes and sayings by Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward Famous Quotes & Sayings
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I think journalism gets measured by the quality of information it presents, not the drama or the pyretechnics associated with us
Clinton feels a profound alienation from the Washington culture here, and I happen to agree with him.
A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.
Certain political figures think when you call them and ask them for a comment; that you are somehow doing something that you shouldn't be doing.
Watergate is an immensely complicated scandal with a cast of characters as varied as a Tolstoy novel.
They need to review this secret world. We have an incredibly powerful government that gets on automatic pilot.
Some newspapers have a hands-off policy on favored politicians. But it's generally very small newspapers or local TV stations.
Watergate is not the sort of issue that changes the vote. I don't know anyone who has changed their vote because of it.
In Haig's presence, Kissinger referred pointedly to military men as "dumb, stupid animals to be used" as pawns for foreign policy.
The legislator learns that when you talk a lot, you get in trouble. You have to listen a lot to make deals.
It would seem that the Watergate story from beginning to end could be used as a primer on the American political system.
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.
People like to pigeonhole and say, Well, I'm a Washington insider, and you know, that's quite silly. What does that even mean?
Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed the newspaper to use what he knew and suspected.
Newspapers that are truly independent, like The Washington Post, can still aggressively investigate anyone or anything with no holds barred.
If you interviewed 1,000 politicians and asked about whether the media's too soft or too hard, about 999 would say too hard.
It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes.
There is a garbage culture out there, where we pour garbage on people. Then the pollsters run around and take a poll and say, do you smell anything?
I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates.
Deep Throat was a very unfortunate name given to the source by the managing editor of The Washington Post.
When you're in the White House," Butterfield said, "everyone lies. You can sort of get feeling immune.
The cloud of doubt that surrounds political figures tends to remain and never dissipate or be clarified.
I believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television.
Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government.
I always am very aggressive and putting out much more than people would like, but that's the business I'm in.
Finally, the president added, 'The American people are idealists, but they also want their leaders to be realistic ...
Any suggestion that I'm writing about political operatives because I'm interested in political operatives misses the entire point.
Bob and I [Carl Bernstein]embraced and held each other briefly. There was a whole lifetime of emotions and journalism in this moment.
When you see how the President makes political or policy decisions, you see who he is. The essence of the Presidency is decision-making.