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Richard Nixon: Well, I think first, Mr. Smith, with regard to what you call the credibility gap, that many observers--in fact, I think…

On the recordMarch 21, 1971
Well, I think first, Mr. Smith, with regard to what you call the credibility gap, that many observers--in fact, I think I even recall something you said at one time--have pointed out that Presidents, particularly when they have difficult problems in foreign affairs, inevitably are going to acquire some credibility gap.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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A Conversation With the President, Interview With Howard K. Smith of the American Broadcasting Company

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