I used to think that the Civil War was our country’s greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate.

About Sam Ervin

Samuel James Ervin Jr.was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1954 to 1974.

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