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Kleindienst Defends Executive Privilege in Watergate Hearings
Nixon Atty Gen. Richard Kleindienst argued executive privilege shields presidential aides from Congress even on crimes, as Senate hearings probe immunity from testimony. Senators like Ervin Muskie Kennedy push to curb privilege and compel testimony. debate widens over presidential power and accountability amid Watergate investigations.
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