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Sam Ervin quotes

American Politician September 27, 1896 – April 23, 1985

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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. Sam Ervin
If the many allegations made to this date are true, then the burglars who broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate were, in effect, breaking into the home of every citizen. Sam Ervin
Divine right went out with the American Revolution and doesn't belong to the White House aides. What meat do they eat that makes them grow so great? Sam Ervin
Sam Ervin quote: "I'll have you understand I am running this court, and the law..."
I'll have you understand I am running this court, and the law hasn't got a damn thing to do with it! Sam Ervin
The President seems to extend executive privilege way out past the atmosphere. What he says is executive privilege is nothing but executive poppycock. Sam Ervin
Sam Ervin quote: "Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft."
Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft. Sam Ervin

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