If a President failed to take a stand in this instance to protect the division of powers and uphold the doctrine of Executive privilege, the door would be opened to even more serious encroachments on the constitutional system.
Veto of the United States Information Agency Appropriations Authorization Bill.
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As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.
This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.
I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.
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