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On the recordMay 30, 2005
I think if you have information there's been wrong doing or skullduggery or criminal activity in the government rather than going to the press it's best to take it to the Justice Department and the authorities. I do not think deep throat acted in an honorable way.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen critiques the actions of Deep Throat, suggesting that reporting wrongdoing should be directed to authorities instead of the press.

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