U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about the Watergate tapes during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A Journalist seeks an explanation from the President regarding the warning given to him by FBI's (Federal Bureau of Investigation) acting Director L. Patrick Gray on July 6, 1972. President Nixon talks about Gray's report that his top aides weren't cooperating and meetings between Gray and General Vernon A Walters. He also states his directive to go ahead with the investigation and the involvement of CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) in the process.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about the Watergate tapes during a press conference in San Clemente, California. Journalist Tom Jarriel seeks an explanation from the President regarding his meeting with the Assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen, the head of the Criminal Division on April 15 regarding evidence against his top aides. The journalist also wants the president to clarify that even after accepting the resignation of Mr. H. R. Haldeman and Mr. Ehrlichman why did the president involve Mr. Haldeman while listening to those confidential tapes. The president clarifies that he involved Mr. Haldeman to hear only those recorded tapes in which conversations were been carried out between all three of them -- the President, Mr Haldeman and John Dean. They did so to prepare themselves to respond appropriately to the allegations made by Mr. Dean. Another journalist questions the President regarding his failure to make the tapes available to the Senate Committee or the special prosecutor and whether he could let the public see a report about the tapes. The President confirms hearing of the tapes by Mr. Right. He believes that the hearing of tapes either by a judge, before a camera or Senate Committee is against the principle of confidentiality. He believes that the President must conduct affairs with his associates in his office with regard to the principle of confidentiality, irrespective of the fact whether it is a tape or any presidential paper.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about the Watergate tapes during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist asks the President regarding the person in charge of the Watergate investigation in June 1972 when the Watergate incident took place, and March 21 when the president got the evidence. The president responds that in June the responsibility of investigation was given to Jeb Magreder who was the new Chairman of the Committee. Magreder and his associates had assured president of a thorough and fair investigation. In the White House, the investigation responsibility was given to John Ehrlichman, Counsel to the President, who in turn had delegated it to John Dean, a White House Counsel. But Dean himself was involved in the investigation of the White House staff by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). Dean was to report to the President which was then carried on by Dean. The President sates that he has also met Haldeman, John Dean and Ehrlichman to discuss the matter and to get the truth out. Another journalist seeks an explanation for the President not asking Attorney General John Newton Mitchell the truth. The President clarifies that he did have confidence in Mitchell and asked him for details about the conversations. The President states that Mitchell did not tells him the truth and had his own reasons for doing so.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about his meeting with the judge in the Watergate scandal during a press conference in San Clemente, California. A journalist ask the President regarding the secret meeting between the President, President's Assistant to Domestic Affairs John Ehrlichman and the Judge William Matthew Byrne. He also asks the President whether this was an attempt to bribe the judge and which in turn has depicted a lack of moral leadership on the President's behalf. The President clarifies that he had met the Byrne for a minute only and they did not discuss the case. Byrne had arrived there to meet Ehrlichman who had recommended him for the position of Director of FBI (Federal Bureau Of Investigations). In addition to this the President also talks in regard to the telephonic call he had with Assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen, the head of the Criminal Division on April 18th. In that call the General was concerned about the evidences that developed as a result of investigation.
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.
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