John Erlichman Quotes
The Mad Monk
Context
Erlichman was very circumspect with whom he used the expression. One clearly documented case was in 1969 when Nixon was very distressed about the CIA withholding material from him and was ordering his assistants to take strong action to get the information. Erlichman used the expression to Bob Haldeman, his close associate.
Topics
Chaos
Eccentricity
Fanaticism
Insanity
Madness, Madmen
Religion
Spirituality
Asceticism
Exorcism
Mysticism
Nixon
Religious Fanaticism
Richard M. Nixon, President Nixon, Richard Nixon
Unpredictability
Compliments
Ecclesiastical Authority
Miraculous Healing
Monastic Life
Spiritual Devotion
Supernatural Powers
Monk
Citations
John Erlichman, 1925-1999, Presidential Assistant (Republican), Nickname for President Richard M. Nixon
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