"Finally, the president added, 'The American people are idealists, but they also want their leaders to be realistic..." ― Bob Woodward From Bob Woodward Journalist Added on 1/31/2026 About Bob Woodward Bob Woodward is an American investigative journalist and author known for his reporting on the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post and for numerous books on U.S. politics. Born: 1943-03-26 View all quotes from Bob Woodward