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“Nothing's riding on this, except the First Amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press and maybe the future of the country. Not that any of that matters, but if you guys f-k up again, I'm gonna get mad.”

Quote by Ben Bradlee

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Ben Bradlee, born on August 26, 1921, was an esteemed American newspaper editor. Known for his sharp insight and unwavering commitment to press freedom, Bradlee had a distinguished career in journalism. He served as the editor of The Washington Post, where under his leadership, the newspaper played a crucial role in the 1972 Watergate scandal, leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. more

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