Richard Nixon: “I have concluded that the principles stated in my letter to you of…”

On the recordJuly 22, 1973

I have concluded that the principles stated in my letter to you of July 6th preclude me from complying with that request, and I shall not do so.

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Republican · California

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Letter Responding to the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities Request for Access to Presidential Tape...

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