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Nixons grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans

Nixons grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans are forgiving, and if he had admitted error early and apologized to the country, he would have escaped. – Bob Woodward

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Many people have their reputations as reporters and analysts because they are on television, batting around conventional wisdom. A lot of these people have never reported a story. – Bob Woodward

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Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government. – Bob Woodward

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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. – Bob Woodward

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The more control you have over your life, the more responsible you feel for your own success – or failure. – Arthur C. Brooks

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