U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about faith in his Vice President Spiro Agnew through the Watergate scandal during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist asks the President about his confidence in his Vice President. The President responds that his confidence in the capabilities of the Vice President have been further strengthened because of his conduct during the Watergate controversy, but the President dislikes that the charges that were made against the Vice President were leaked to the press by the members of Grand Jury, Department of Justice or by the prosecutor. He also mentions that the responsible individuals from the Justice Department or the prosecutor's office will be dismissed from the government services if they are found to be guilty. Another journalist ask the President whether his governing capabilities have decreased because of the issue and has he thought of resigning. The President agrees that his capabilities to govern have decreased to a certain extent as he has been featured in the headlines for a long time, which in turn has weakened the citizens' faith in him. He states that he is not going to resign from the President's position. He also comments that one should move out from the guilt of the Watergate issue and move forward for the betterment of the people of United Sates.
U.S. President Richard Nixon answers to journalist's question regarding his violation of constitutional rights during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist asks the President about his authorization of illegal acts resulting in the violation of the oath of president's office. The President responds that the recent decision of supreme court allows a President to take actions to protect national security. Another Journalist questions him about his believe in President's Assistant for Domestic Affairs John Ehrlichman and White House Chief of Staff Harry Robbins Haldeman as his two finest public servants. The President indeed finds both Ehrlichman and Haldeman as his dedicated officials who have served him for more than 4 years.
U.S. President Richard Nixon answers to journalist's questions during a press conference regarding Watergate Scandal in San Clemente, California. A journalist questions the President about his conversation with White House Counsel John Wesley Dean on raising funds for the Watergate defendants on March 21. The President responds that Dean was not concerned about raising money for the defendants which is legal rather he was concerned for the hash money given to the defendants for the purpose of keeping them silent which is illegal. The President also states that he had a discussion with the White House Chief of Staff Harry Robbins Haldeman about raising funds for the defendants which certainly would require million dollars.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about the defenses during the Watergate scandal at a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist states that the President had asked White House Chief of Staff Harry Haldeman to listen to one of the Watergate tapes, so as to be sure that they are correct. The journalist then questions the President about his involvement in co-ordinating his defense and the defense of Haldeman and President's Assistant for Domestic Affairs John Daniel Ehrlichman. The President clarifies that he makes his own defense and the lawyers take care of the defense for Haldeman and Ehrlichman.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about Vice President Spiro Agnew during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist questions the President whether Vice President Spiro Agnew, one of the suspect in Watergate investigation, will or be expected to resign. The President responds that the Vice President has not been indicted, that he has denied the charges against him both personally as well as publicly. The President also finds it inappropriate to comment upon the issue of the Vice President's resignation.
U.S. Army IX Corps at desert training centers in California. Bulldozer and road grader in operation. Various vehicles move along roads and highways. Soldiers clearing road. Trucks and jeeps carrying soldiers arrive. A crane passes off. Various military vehicles including trucks and tanks carrying troops move along a road in the desert. The convoy includes military medical trucks. A tank passes by. A half track tows a caisson along dirt road. Several tanks follow. (World War II period).
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