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 the role of wiretaps in national security during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist questions the President about his statement regarding the 10 additional wiretaps that could have been initiated by late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, which would have lead to the discovery of the Oswald plan and thus prevented U.S. President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The President responds that 10 more wiretaps could have found the conspiracy, if it was a conspiracy in the first place, then it would have been worth it. The President also talks about the high number of wiretaps in the National Security area during the Kennedy administration for national security purposes. The taps on news organizations, news people and civil rights leaders were all justified. The journalist then asks the President if he thought that President Kennedy's assassination threat mattered more to the national security wiretaps. The President does not agree with this and believes that the assassination was a breakdown in the President's security. He also states that he personally does not prefer to have secret service.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about his officials' role in informing the prosecutors during the Watergate Scandal in San Clemente, California. A journalist seeks an explanation from the President as to why, after being informed by his officials about the White House staff's involvement in criminal activities, had he not given this information directly to the prosecutor rather than allowing his staff to conduct their own investigations. The President explains that he was under the impression that both the people responsible for communication with the prosecutor, White House Counsel John Wesley Dean and the President's Assistant for Domestic Affairs John Ehrlichman, were keeping the prosecutor informed. Another journalist asks the President whether he felt he owned an apology to American citizens with regard to the Cambodian bombing. The President states that he does not feel that way since the bombed area in Cambodia was occupied by North Vietnam Communists and was being used for attacking and killing American soldiers. The President felt that his countrymen would be thankful to him for taking the necessary action in order to save the lives of American soldiers. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. President Richard Nixon's speech on the Watergate scandal in Washington DC. The White House in Washington DC. President Nixon in his office. The President speaks about the charges against his administrative officials and top-aides members on their involvement in the Watergate issue. He learns that his re-election committee members were also blamed. He orders for investigation and charges are put against 7 defendants. He also receives continuous assurance regarding the non-involvement of any White House official in the issue. The President does not receive any information on the possibility of some charges being correct. He orders the investigating officers to report to him directly. He orders his officials to co-operate with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), the prosecutor and the grand jury and also to testify before Senate committee. He accepts the resignation of Haldeman and Ehrlichman. The President finds this step being essential in guarding the nation's integrity and to restore public confidence in their President. He states the appointment of new Attorney General and discusses the additional responsibility he has given to him. The President assures citizens of a fair justice.
The wedding ceremony of Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington DC. Edward and Tricia before a priest. The priest reads their Solemnization of Matrimony. U.S. President Richard Nixon holds hand of the bride. Guests at the wedding ceremony. Nixon, being the father of the bride, gives his consent to the marriage. He releases her hand and joins the guests. Tricia holds Edward's hand. They look at each other. Matron of honor and best man on the stage. The priest asks for the wedding ring. He states that the wedding ring is the visible sign of spiritual grace. He prays to God to bless the ring. Other guests also pray for them. Edward places the ring on Tricia finger. She smiles. The parents of the bride and the groom. The priest asks the couple to kneel down. The couple kneels down. He prays to God to bless the couple. The Solemnization of Matrimony is over. The newly wed couple hug each other. Julie Nixon gives a bouquet to Tricia. The couple climb down the stairs to take blessings of their parents. The couple obliges their guests and departs from there. Other wedding party members also express gratitude towards the guests and depart from there. The newly wed couple climbs the stairs of the White House.
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