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"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."
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"It would seem that the Watergate story from beginning to end could be used as a primer on the American political system."
"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."
"Lawyers didn't seriously get involved in the Watergate stories until quite late, when we realized we were on to something."
"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."
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"Nixon had some large achievements in foreign affairs. They will be remembered. But a president probably gets remembered for one thing, and Watergate will head the Nixon list, I suspect."
"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."
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