Sam Ervin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sam Ervin.

Sam Ervin was an American lawyer and politician born on September 27, 1896, in Morganton, North Carolina. He served as a U.S. Senator from 1954 to 1974, representing North Carolina. Ervin was widely respected for his legal expertise and commitment to civil liberties, particularly during his role as the Chairman of the Senate Watergate Committee, which investigated the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974. He was known for his folksy demeanor and became a beloved figure in American politics. Sam Ervin passed away on April 23, 1985.

Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft.

Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft.

Sam Ervin

Science

I've always been worried about people who are willing to wor

I've always been worried about people who are willing to work for nothing. Sometimes that's all you get from them, nothing.

Sam Ervin

Money

A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other peo

A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.

Sam Ervin

Leadership

The President seems to extend executive privilege way out pa

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

Watergate