He knows everything there is to know in the FBI. He has access to abso — W. Mark Felt

"Im the guy they used to call "Deep Throat"."

"I am really shocked. I always thought that he was the consummate professional, very upright, everybodys vision of the F.B.I. guy."

"I thought Mark Felt was probably the one, which made sense because what he told Woodward was mainly the stuff the F.B.I. would have had. What he didnt tell Woodward was really anything critical about us. It wasnt inside the White House stuff, it was inside the F.B.I. stuff."

"Aware of his own weaknesses, he readily conceded his flaws. He was, incongruously, an incurable gossip, careful to label rumor for what it was, but fascinated by it... He could be rowdy, drink too much, overreach. He was not good at concealing his feelings, hardly ideal for a man in his position."

"I havent been among those consumed by this question. But I thought it might be somebody who felt deeply disturbed by the attempt to corrupt both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A."

"I am not Deep Throat, and the only thing I can say is that I wouldnt be ashamed to be, because I think whoever [it was] helped the country, no question about it."