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Nixon clemency powers in Watergate spotlight
The Watergate clemency topic centers on whether President Nixon could grant a pardon or commutation to those jailed for offenses connected to the break in. John W. Dean III testified Nixon discussed clemency offers, while Nixon denies authorizing any. Clemmency rules are largely presidential, with limited constitutional constraints.
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White House
John W. Dean III
Nixon
Democratic
Lawrence M. Traylor
Justice Department
United States
Traylor
John F. Kennedy
Supreme Court