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Richard Nixon: I believe that executive privilege is essential for the orderly processes of government.

On the recordMarch 13, 1971
I believe that executive privilege is essential for the orderly processes of government.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference on Foreign Policy

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