W. Mark Felt quotes

W. Mark Felt was an American public servant and senior FBI official, best known for his role as the secret informant "Deep Throat" during the Watergate scandal. His disclosures contributed to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and had a profound impact on American politics. He later revealed his identity, becoming a symbol of whistleblowing and government accountability. Here are 15 of his quotes:

I guess people used to think Deep Throat was a criminal, but now they think he's a hero.

W. Mark Felt

I would have done better. I would have been more effective. Deep Throat didn't exactly bring the White House crashing down, did he?

W. Mark Felt

The family believes that my grandfather, Mark Felt Sr., is a great American hero who went well above and beyond the call of duty at much risk to himself to save his country from a horrible injustice. We all sincerely hope the country will see him this way as well.

W. Mark Felt

I haven't leaked anything to anybody. They are wrong!

W. Mark Felt

I never leaked information to Woodward and Bernstein or anyone else!

W. Mark Felt

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

W. Mark Felt

I have to do this my way.

W. Mark Felt

Follow the money.

W. Mark Felt

What would you think the odds were that this town could keep that secret for this long?

W. Mark Felt

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.

W. Mark Felt

Everybody is to know that he is a goddamn traitor and just watch him damned carefully.

W. Mark Felt

He knows everything there is to know in the FBI. He has access to absolutely everything.

W. Mark Felt

The Bureau doesn't have any secret files.

W. Mark Felt