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Richard Nixon: Accordingly, in order to protect the fundamental structure of our government of three separate but equal branches, I…

On the recordJanuary 3, 1974
Accordingly, in order to protect the fundamental structure of our government of three separate but equal branches, I must and do respectfully decline to produce the materials called for in your subpoenas.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Letter to the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities Responding to Subpoenas Requiring...

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