Well, when the president does it…that means that it is not illegal.

Richard Nixon

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Topic

Presidential power Executive power American Presidency American politics

Speaker

Richard Nixon

Source

Interview with David Frost

Medium

Interview

Language

English

Time

1977 1970s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Nixon, Richard. "Nixon Interviews." Interviewed by David Frost. ABC, 19 May 1977, pt. 3.

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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
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The era of big government is over.

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1996 State of the Union Address

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Source
1996 State of the Union Address Presidential State of the Union address
Medium
Speech
Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

Clinton, Bill. "State of the Union Address." Joint session of the United States Congress. 23 Jan. 1996, United States Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.