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“The great thing about Watergate is, is that the system worked. The American system worked. The press did its job. We did what we were supposed to do.” quote by Carl Bernstein
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“The great thing about Watergate is, is that the system worked. The American system worked. The press did its job. We did what we were supposed to do.”

Carl Bernstein

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1973 interview with Carl Bernstein on Watergate, NBC News

The quote highlights that institutional checks, especially a free press, functioned effectively during the scandal.

In simple terms: The system worked because of a vigilant press.

Key Takeaway

Support and protect journalistic integrity.

Themes

journalism accountability democracy

Mood

serious hopeful

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • civic education
  • historical research

Key Concepts

political science media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we strengthen press freedom?
  • What safeguards prevent systemic failure?
A Different Perspective

Even effective systems can be vulnerable to future abuses.

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