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Richard Nixon: I wish to emphasize my strong belief that during these proceedings the Vice President is entitled to the same…

On the recordSeptember 24, 1973
I wish to emphasize my strong belief that during these proceedings the Vice President is entitled to the same presumption of innocence which is the right of any citizen and which lies at the heart of our system of justice.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement About the Investigation of Charges Against Vice President Agnew

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