The+Watergate+Scandal+by+M.+Virella

Today, we have former President Nixon. As you may know, he just resigned to the outcome of the Watergate scandal. This is where Nixon and his administration recorded and tapped the phones of numerous journalists to stop information leaks to the press. These things did not come to life until several men were caught breaking into the Democratic Headquarters at the Watergate hotel on June 17, 1972. The men were liked to the White House. Nixon himself ordered an illegal cover-up. President Nixon owed taxes, accepted campaign contributions and had harassed opponents with executive agents, wiretaps , and break-ins. He also ordered the secret bombing of Cambodia. This all caused him to resign. Today, we have him here in the office.

**Richard Nixon:** Hello Mr. Virella **B**: Let’s discuss a touchy situation: The Watergate scandal. **RN:** Sure, what would you like to know? **B:** Well, tell us the first thing you remember. **RN:** I heard the phone ring. I picked it up and was informed that a burglary just occurred at the Democratic Headquarters. **B:** How did you react to this situation? **RN**: I was a bit shocked, but I heard through the grapevine that some people were planning a burglary. **B:** Why didn’t you use your power to stop this? **RN:** Like I previously stated, I only heard about this. I had no idea when or if it was actually going to happen. Trust me when I tell you that if I could have stopped it, I would have. **B**: How about the taped phone conversations? **RN:** I was only trying to protect the public!! **B:** Well, It was good having you here in the office Mr. Nixon. **RN:** Likewise. Well, from Mr. Nixon’s perspective, he had nothing to do with the Watergate scandal. We will have to just wait it out to see the truth. I’m Matthew Virella, reporting for A Blast From the Past. By: Matthew V. [|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate** 
 * Blast:** Good evening, Mr. Nixon.