Bob Woodward Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“I'm not going to name some of my colleagues who are very well-known for their television presentation, but they wouldn't know new information or how to report a story if it came up and bit them.”

“It would seem that the Watergate story from beginning to end could be used as a primer on the American political system.”

“We need to police ourselves in the media.”

“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.”

“Deep Throat did serve the public interest by providing the guidance and information to us.”

“I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know when they're watching one of these food fight shows where journalists sit around and yell and scream at each other, versus serious issue reporting.”

“I believe there's too little patience and context to many of the investigations I read or see on television.”

“I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it.”

“Deep Throat's information, and in my view, courage, allowed the newspaper to use what he knew and suspected.”

“Any suggestion that I'm writing about political operatives because I'm interested in political operatives misses the entire point.”