Fred Thompson

Freddy Law Interview


Now showingCH: Before we begin let me say how impressed I am with your performance in the 1974 WaterGate questioning wherein you asked probably the pivotal question that revealed the existence of tapes in Nixon’s office which was the turning point in his fall from grace. Since then, professional writers have probably provided you with most of your material you have used in your career.

FL: Well when I was the Senator I spoke mostly without professional scripting.

CH: Um, ah, so embarrassing, I forgot about that…how long were you a Senator and what state did you represent?