“Maybe that would be less crucial under Obama, Podesta thought, because Obama's approach was so intellectual. He compared Obama to Spock from… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“Almost everything about Afghanistan was troubling Mullen. As Obama was giving intense focus on the war, Mullen was feeling more personal responsibility.… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“During an hour-long conversation mid-flight, he laid out his theory of the war. First, Jones said, the United States could not lose… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“Obama had campaigned against Bush's ideas and approaches. But, Donilon, for one, thought that Obama had perhaps underestimated the extent to which… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“McChrystal had organized a jaw-dropping counterterrorism campaign inside Iraq, but the tactical successes did not translate into a strategic victory. This was… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
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… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“Maybe that would be less crucial under Obama, Podesta thought, because Obama's approach was so intellectual. He compared Obama to Spock from Star Trek… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
Way before Watergate, senior administration officials hid behind anonymity. — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
Not a season passes without new disclosures showing Nixon's numerous attempts at criminal use of his presidential powers and in fact the scorn he… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
The cloud of doubt that surrounds political figures tends to remain and never dissipate or be clarified. — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
Getting up in the morning and having work you love is what makes life different for people. If you get into a position where… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
The failure of the system to deal quickly was attributable to Nixon's lying, stonewalling and refusal to come clean. So it took 26 months… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
The biggest rap on me is that I don't find a Watergate every couple of years. Well, Watergate was unique. It's not something Carl… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
There are people who take rumors and embellish them in a way that can be devastating. And this pollution has to be eradicated by… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
“I'm done doing this!' Obama said, finally erupting. 'We've all agreed on a plan. And we're all going to stick to that plan. I… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
