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House Judiciary Committee / President / Rodino Letter #31822

ABC Evening News for Monday, Jun 10, 1974
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(Studio) President sends letter to House Judiciary Committee chairperson Peter Rodino explaining refusal to comply with subpoena.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith

(Capitol Hill) Letter contents outlined. [Representative Carl ALBERT - insists presidency of United States not at stake in this matter.] [Representative Don. EDWARDS - doesn't think President has right to judge evidence needed by committee ] [Representative Charles RANGEL - thinks President has turned back on judicial system.] Committee later discusses witnesses. [Representative Robert McCLORY - sees no connection between witnesses and President' Mid. E. trip; inquiry should continue as planned.]
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Smith, Howard K.
Duration:
00:02:50

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