U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about people who would exploit the Watergate issue during a press conference in San Clemente, California. Journalist Jerry Landay questions the President regarding his statement about people who the President thinks would exploit the Watergate issue to keep him from doing his job. The President suggests that they could be political figures, members of the press and television or any individuals who do not agree with his policies and do not want him to do his job properly.
News correspondent covers the President's address on the nation's economy in Washington, D.C. From the White House office the President shares his thoughts with the citizens upon the country's economy. He talks about the 3 subjects of public interest- the job, income and cost of living. He briefly talks about the problems that the nation is facing and the reasons behind them. He introduces the program which deals with these problems. The first step involves the recognition of problem. There exists a transition between the peacetime economy and a wartime economy. Labors and the businessmen prefers the peacetime economy. He states that his government takes the responsibility to cut down the expenditure in order to strongly restrain current economy, this would in turn raises the price gradually and thus not affect the businessmen, common men and industry badly. They have also decreased the Federal spending as per the previous years figures and will do the same in coming years as well. He talks about his actions against the inflation. They include- to appoint the National Committee on productivity to check how well the resources are being used, has instructed the Counsel of economic advisers to prepare a periodic inflation alert, establishment of purchasing and review board to review all the government actions. The President briefly talks about the actions he will take and those which he wont take. He states that at this time the Congress and the President should co-operate each other on the common welfare programs. He requests the Congress to help him by passing the legislation related with people's job and cost of living and to act on the one which have been already submitted to it by the President. He asks the Congress to join him on the way of cutting down the government spending. He also talks upon the significant happenings taking place in the American economy. The President believes that in the next 5 years the American consumer will be able to buy 20% more than what he does today.
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.
U.S. President Richard Nixon discusses his future goals during a speech on the Watergate scandal in Washington DC. The President talks about the importance of his office, the nation, and it's people. He mentions the renewed bombing of North Vietnam. He reads his goals for the nation. They are: to make it possible for the children to live in peace, make the country a land of opportunities, to provide jobs, to establish a climate of decency, to make America a land for a person to dare and live his dreams, for all to be proud of the United States. He states that to achieve these goals they have to dedicate themselves to maintaining the integrity of the White House.
U.S. President Richard Nixon discusses his future goals regarding politics during a speech on the Watergate scandal in Washington DC. The President states that he has been in public life for more than 25 years. Politics, like any other calling, has both good and bad people. He mentions that majority of people in the Congress, the Federal Government and the state government are good. He believes that easy for people to fall in to shady tactics under the intense pressure of campaign. Both great parties are also guilty of these tactics in the past. He states that America, in its political campaign, must not fall again in such shady tactics. He urges both political party leaders and citizens to work upon new roles and procedures to ensure that the future elections would be free of such abuse. He states that this is his goal but he wants to make it America's goal.
U.S. President Richard Nixon talks about his presidency's calendar during a speech on the Watergate scandal in Washington DC. The President states that when he was inaugurated for the second time he has given each of his members of Cabinet and the Senior White House staff and a special 4 years calendar, with each day being marked to show the days remaining of his administration. On an inscription, he has written that the Presidential term consists of 1,461 days and each day means for strengthening and renewal, to add depth and dimension to American experience. He states that if they strive together and make most of the challenges and opportunities, they can ensure great days and moments in the world's history. He mentions that only 1,361 days of his term are remaining and he wants these to be the best days the United States' history. He believes that America is the hope of the world and it gives hopes to millions of people in world that they can live their lives in peace and freedom. He asks the citizens for their prayers to help him in meeting their expectations during his days of presidency. The White House.
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