What is commonly referred to now as 'executive privilege' is part and parcel of the basic doctrine of separation of powers--the establishment, by the Constitution, of three separate and co-equal branches of Government.
Letter Responding to House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Requiring Production of Presidential Tape Recordings and Documents.
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Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.
I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.
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