Bob Woodward

"The public deserves leaders who tell the truth."

"Behind every scandal is someone willing to talk."

"Tape recordings change everything in politics."

"The best stories were never meant to be told."

"Accountability requires documentation and courage."

"Every lie has a shelf life in Washington."

"The press must remain fearless in pursuit of truth."

"Democracy depends on informed citizens."

"Sources are people, not just information providers."

"The chain of command doesn't break the chain of truth."

"Reporting requires emotional distance and moral clarity."

"Power's greatest enemy is transparency."

"The art of interviewing is knowing when to be silent."

"Historical records matter because memory fails."

"Integrity is the only currency a journalist truly possesses."

"Secrets are pressure waiting for release."

"The system protects the system until it breaks."

"Asking 'Why?' is more important than asking 'What?'"

"Leadership is revealed in how people handle crisis."

"The truth is worth the personal cost."

"Documentation is an act of faith in the future."

"Power responds only to pressure."

"The best sources are often scared sources."

"America's strength is its free press."

"Watergate proved that power is not permanent."

"Reporting is a conversation with history."

"The truth always costs someone something."

"A journalist's skepticism is their greatest virtue."

"Power fears scrutiny above all else."

"The best stories start with one question."