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Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.45.42] Mr. SANDMAN. Why didn't Dennis get his right to have the big man here, Hunt, the man who had demanded the money? The most important witness never testified before this committee because this committee doesnt want witnesses. This committee doesn't want to be specific. This committee just wants to rehash tales. That's what this committee 'wants, an and that I say is a miscarriage of justice. Now, three-quarters at least of all of the charges levelled -against this President will not be involved in any articles of impeachment presented to this committee tonight and everybody knows it. And the President is entitled to know which ones are left. And every lawyer knows that it is the only fair thing, to do. the only fair thing to do. You don't require an adversary to do all kinds of things. What is so wrong about simple sentence saying what happened, -what is so difficult about that? You have so much but you are so The CHAIRMAN. The 3 minutes have expired. Mr. MAYNE. Mr. Chairman I yield--- The CHAIRMAN. You have 2 minutes remaining. Mr. MAYNE. I yield those. 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Dennis, The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Dennis is recognized for 2 minutes. DENNIS. I thank my friend from Iowa. I merely want to suggest that there are at least two points that deserve some thought. First, if you are going with Mr. Sarbanes' theory, you have got, to figure out when and how did the so-called policy come into being and prove it, because until and unless you do that, you cannot attribute the act of anyone else to the President of the United States. Second, if you are, going to rely on implementing the policy by the allegations here, you are going to have to come up with when and what were the specific occasions on which that policy policy -was implemented by for instance, making false statements to investigating officers, or counseling with witnesses to give false testimony. Now, those things either her happened or they didn't. If they did it is very easy to specify them and the law says that you have to do it. And it does not; make any difference whether the respondent knows or doesn't know some of the things you may have in your mind. He is still entitled to a, good charge. That is due process of law. And you cannot satisfy it by saying that statements in a committee report can perform the function of a good charge or that you don't have to pay any attention to the rules 'of evidence with the Chief Justice in the Chair, because in impeachment thing is somehow different. You have got the votes, of course. You can vote anything, but somewhere do the line you are, going have to follow the law and the Constitution and prove your facts. Mr. SEIBERLING. Mr. Chairman? The CHAIRMAN. The time has expired. I recognize the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Seiberling for 5 minutes. Mr. SIEBERLING. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I quite agree that due process is absolutely essential, that the Contittition requires it in an impeachment proceeding as in any other judicial proceeding under our Constitution. But, due process does not require any specific form of proceeding. It requires certain essential matters of substance, such as notice to the defendant or the person who is on trial as to the nature and the detail of the charges against him. Now as Mr. Jenner pointed out, under our modern practice -we do not do that any more in the indictment or the similar documents. We get into the details through other matters of discovery and that is just as much due process as to do it in the, old way. What was done years ago in the trial of Andrew Johnson is not necessarily the only Way to do it. But, even then I would like to read some authorities older than Andrew Johnson's trial. Alexander Hamilton in the Federalist Papers with respect to impeachment "The nature of the proceeding can never be tied down by such strict rules in the delineation of the offense by the prosecutors as common cases served to limit the discretion of courts in favor of personal security." And Justice Story in his commentaries on the Constitution says: "It is obvious that the strictness of the forms of the proceedings in cases of offenses of common law are ill adopted to impeachment The adherence to technical principles. which perhaps distinguishes criminal law more than any other, are all ill adapted to the trial of political offenses in the broad courses of impeachment. There is little technical in the mode of proceeding. The charges are sufficiently clear, and yet in general form. There are few exceptions which arise in the a application of the evidence which grow out of mere technical rules and quibbles." Now, every time we talk the facts, why the gentleman from New Jersey wants to talk about procedure. And when we get to the procedure, the gentleman from Indiana wants to talk about the facts. And I suggest that the facts still need to be discussed as the gentleman from New Jersey originally started to ask us, and I yield the balance Of my time to the gentleman from California, who I thought was doing a pretty good job of it. [00.51.27]
Bulls On Rampage
In the annual frenzy of the Feast of San Fermin, the bulls of Pamplona, Spain are run through the city streets while young men run ahead of them. It's a yearly tradition and it ends in the Pamplona bullring where youngsters sidestep cows like brave matadors. Large firecrackers are set off and the bulls are released into the street to mark the start of the running of the bulls. MS - Stampeding bulls. High Angle Shot - Throngs running in the streets of Pamplona, Spain and the bulls are right behind them. High Angle Shot - Bulls are knocking down people and butting them with their heads. One man in particular gets trampled repeatedly by a bull before regaining his balance and walking into the watching crowd. High Angle Shot - Hordes of people running into the bull ring with the bulls following them. The bull ring is packed with people.
Hollywood Gold Cup
In the 27th annual running of the "Hollywood Gold Cup" at Hollywood Park, "Native Diver" becomes the first horse to win this race twice in a row. He jumps out to an early lead and wins easily, by almost five lengths. "O'Hara" is second and "Travel Orb" third. Horses ridden by their jockeys walking on the race track. High Angle Shot - Throngs in attendance. MS - The starting gate and the horses take off and are running. CUS - People in the stands. MS - Native Diver #7 (number seven) is in the lead, spinning around the bend. Native Diver is still in the lead and he wins the race.
Ryun's Record Mile
Before 15,000 track fans at the All-America Track and Field Invitational meet in Berkeley, California, 19 year old Kansas freshman Jim Ryun sets a new world record for the mile of three minutes, fifty-one and three-tenths seconds - more than two full seconds off the old record. He's the first American to hold the record since Glenn Cunningham, 32 years ago! Establishing shot of the jam-packed (jammed, packed) stadium. MS - Jim Ryun on the track ready to take his place in line. High Angle Shot - The runners take off and they re all out to win. MS - Jim Ryun pulls up from behind and he takes the lead. Jim has pulled so far ahead that he ends up running the track all by himself, and he sets a new world record. CUS - Jim Ryun walking trying to cool down.
Gemini 10: Many Space "Firsts" In Record Flight
Astronauts Michael Collins and John Young return to earth safely in a pinpoint splashdown after three of the most daring, dramatic, and triumphant days in space for a previous American manned (American-manned) mission. Several "firsts" are recorded, including an altitude record, a double rendezvous, and activity with an orbiting object. Astronauts Michael Collins and John Young leaving their quarters walking and shaking hands with people who have come to see their lift off and wish them well. High Angle Shot - 'Ready Room' near launch pad 19. The Astronauts put on their space suits. MS - Commander Young and Major Collins arrive at pad nineteen and they immediately enter the space elevator that will take them up to their space capsule. MS - Each Astronaut climbs into their tiny capsule and the doors are locked behind them. MS - Lift off, the Agena leaving a red and orange glow behind her, climbs into space. MS - Another lift off, the two space vehicles lock noses. MS - From the space craft Gemini 10. Pictures of Agena 8 orbiting in space. MS - The space walk of Astronaut Michael Collins, Earth is beneath him. Astronaut Collins goes over to Agena 8 and retrieves a space dust detecting box. This is the very first time something like this has taken place in space. MS - The re-entry back to the earth is taking place. The splash down is a pin point (pinpoint) landing and Collins and Young wait to be picked up.
Gemini 10: 3-Day Flight Big Success
Official NASA films shots show views of the earth from 185 miles in space. Also, close-ups of the dramatic rendezvous and docking of Gemini 10 and the Agena Rocket, separation, and the start of re-entry. Close-up views of the pinpoint splashdown, rescue, and welcome onboard the carrier Guadalcanal. From 185 miles in space, these pictures of the planet Earth were taken by Astronauts Young and Collins. CUS - Agena target rocket. MS - Astronaut Collins took pictures from outside the capsule. Medium LS - Space craft parachuting down to a splash down, it is blackened by the heat of the re-entry. Aerial shot - The parachute in the water resembling a giant jelly fish. Aerial shot - Navy 63 helicopter hovering over the capsule and navy frog men / seals dropping into the water CUS - Photographer taking pictures from the helicopter. Aerial CU - Astronauts Collins and Young getting out of the capsule and into the rubber raft. MS - Both Astronauts are hoisted up into the helicopter. Air to Air Shot - Helicopter in flight carrying both Astronauts. Aerial shot - The Aircraft Carrier the Guadalcanal, officers and sailors await the arrival of the Astronauts. MS - Astronauts disembarking from the Air Force helicopter on to the deck of US Guadalcanal.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.58.27] Mr. LATTA. Well now, how many investigating officers are there of the United States and who are they, and what are they, and employees of the United States. Well, in June of 1972 there were only 2,650,000 employees in the U.S. Government. In common decency and common sense. We ought to be more specific than that. Now, I cannot agree with everything that Mr. Jenner does, -who has been alluded to as an outstanding member of the bar, and he is- NOTE: *the following remarks were stricken from the record* But I know other members saw an item in the Wall Street Journal that they didn't agree with, the committee that Mr. Jenner is chairman of has just reported that they recommend the repeal of the anti-prostitution laws in the United States, which terms the state laws "one of the most direct forms of discrimination against women", the committee is chaired by Albert Jenner. Now, We don't agree with that. * [end stricken portion] The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentleman has expired- Mr. LATTA. Now, we can't agree with everything Mr. Jenner proposes---- [Rep. HOLTZMAN seems ready to pound on Rep. LATTA after that remark] [00.59.50--cut LEHRER in studio] LEHRER notes that the last comment by LATTA about JENNER will be discussed later. [01.00.04] [PBS network ID] [Programming Promos] [01.03.13--title screen--LEHRER in studio] LEHRER announces Father DRINAN, an outspoken critic of NIXON. [cut committee room} The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentleman has expired. I recognize the gentleman from Massachusetts, Father Drinan. For 5 minutes. Mr. DRINAN. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from New Jersey states that we are unwilling to make the articles specific, and the gentleman from Indiana asks when and what. Let me give you some specifics that the President obviously knows. On June 20,1972, John Mitchell said that the Committee To Re-Elect had no legal, moral, or ethical responsibility for the Watergate break-in. Two days later the President publicly said ------ [01.04.03--TAPE OUT]
CBS Pilot: Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion
DO NOT SELL. An animal doctor and his fun-loving assistants encounter a wacky cross-eyed lion on the plains of Africa. From MGM Studios, for CBS Network. An Ivan Tors production. Starring Marshall Thompson, Betsy Drake, Richard Hadyn, and Cheryl Miller. Directed by Andrew Marton. "Filmed in Metrocolor", even though the print is in black and white.
CBS Pilot: Blondie
DO NOT SELL. Based on the Chic Young newspaper comic strip. A live action comedy starring Patricia Harty (Blondie), Will Hutchins (Dagwood), Peter Robbins (Alexander), Pamelyn Ferdin (Cookie) and Jim Backus (Mr. Ditners). Directed by Norman Abbott. Has laugh track and hammy jokes.
Drama In Space: Gemini VIII Forced Down After Linkup
The most dramatic Space probe in history is the flight of the Gemini Eight. Under command Pilot Neil Armstrong, the first civilian Astronaut, the Gemini has David Scott aboard for a planned Space walk of more than two hours. First on the agenda is a rendezvous with an Agena Rocket launched 101 minutes before the Gemini is airborne. After that the Space Walk, three other meetings with Agena and a three-day orbiting voyage. All goes well at first. Both launches are beautiful and the rendezvous takes place on schedule on the fourth orbit. Then trouble less than an hour later. The Agena starts gyrating wildly and the Gemini has to pull away. With a maneuvering, fuel is exhausted and it is ordered back to earth, and lands in an emergency area south of Japan -- right on the button. The voyage of the Gemini is a tribute to two brave men - men who are casting our future beyond the bounds of infinity. Cape Kennedy, Florida Wide Angle Shot of Cape Kennedy. CUS - Neil Armstrong getting assistance putting on his space suit. ECU - Neil Armstrong. CUS - Fellow Astronaut, David Scott. ECUS - Space Boot getting laced up. MS - Neil and David getting into the NASA truck. CUS - The two astronauts getting out of the NASA truck, all suited up - helmets and all. They walk over to the elevator that will take them up to Gemini VIII. CUS - The two men entering Gemini VIII and secured into their seats. MS - The Agena launch into space, she banks to the right. MS - The launch of Gemini VIII right after the launch of the Agena. CUS - Simulated docking of the Gemini and the Agena, but the mission had to be aborted because of violent shaking. CU of telegram. Pacific Ocean MS - The Battleship the US Mason that will pick up the two astronauts, Armstrong and Scott. Low Angle Shot - US military plane. MS - Gemini VIII in the ocean with Armstrong and Scott. MS - The two astronauts sitting on the outside of their space capsule as it floats bobbing up and down. MS - US Navy divers come to assist the two astronauts off of Gemini VIII and into the water and into a rubber raft.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (2/2)
[01.10.36] Mr. McCLORY. Mr. Chairman? The CHAIRMAN. McClory. Mr. McCLORY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the chairman and the members of the committee know, I do intend to support an article, perhaps two articles, of impeachment. But, I think that this article which is proposed, the substitute article proPosed by the gentleman from Maryland, is very faulty, very poor, and the, weakest article which I think the committee could recommend. Now, it has been correctly said that the process of impeachment is not a criminal proceeding but a civil one. We know that our counsel has confirmed that by recommending that we should only consider that the rule or the doctrine of evidence that must prevail here is that of clear and convincing proof, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. But what we have before us here is an allegation of a conspiracy. Now, It is called a policy and this Is the thesis which our counsel, Mr. Doar, has propounded when he took on this Partisan Posture in the, final days of our investigation, and the, thesis is that the President organized and managed the coverup from the time of the break-in itself or immediately afterward. And, of course, this is the thesis that my colleague from California and front Massachusetts are trying to develop. And it just does not, hold water. It is weak, It is fuzzy and it is contradictory. The theory just does not exist. Now, it may be that on the 21st of March, the next year, when the President learned about this and talked about it with Haldeman and Mr. Dean that, he got involved in another type, of activity. But, in June, and in September they weren't talking' about that at all. As a matter of fact on September 15, when the President talked about this subject, with John Dean, he asked John Dean: "What the, hell do you think is involved? What's your guess?" And what does John Dean say? He says "I think that the, DNC planted it, quite clearly." so that you see, at that time while they are trying to consider what the political implications are, they suggest that possibly the Democratic National Committee themselves planted the bug in order to try to trap the Republicans and it was kind of the political shenanigans that Were going on. And on September 15, if you consider that testimony, if you consider that tape fairly and clearly, and honestly, you will see, that they are talking about, the political implications, not Criminal implications', insofar as the. White House is concerned. And so, what it seems to me that we, I-lave got here, we have got a criminal charge and then we an, trying to, then we. are trying to support it by noncriminal allegations and noncriminal proof. Now, it is very well and good to say well, all of the proof is there, we have got -38 volumes But, you know the kind of proof I hat you are recommending that -was supporting this thesis of this policy or conspiracy is proof which consists of circumstantial evidence, of innuendo, 'of inferences. Now, what, is this President and his Counsel supposed to look at? It's in the 38 Volumes, that's fine. But, that IS not the kind Of specific [01.14.06--has a horrible time pronouncing "specificity"--HUMOR] allegations that the President is entitled to have. It seems to me that in connection with this article, in Connection With this charge of conspiracy, we, should be clear and definite. 'Where is the, direct evidence? 1, Sure, the gentleman talked about people lying As a matter of fact, the basis for this immediate involvement of the President is a press release, put out by John Mitchell which somehow they try to attribute to the, President. There is no indication, no proof in this hearing that the President ever Saw or heard or had anything to do with the press release or knew or didn't know whether it was false or true. It seems to me clearly what we should require, if we, are, going to charge the President with offense, which is what this is doing, is proof beyond a reasonable doubt because that is the standard which We, are required to apply in a criminal charge. So, I am hopeful that the, committee will either require that we do make these charges specific if they are going to be offered at all. or that we dispose of this proposed article and go by the one which relates to the President's oath of office in which the President did, indeed, fail to take care to see that the laws were faithfully executed and the violation of his constitutional oath. This does not require that kind of specific proof and allegation. And also I think we should turn to the subject of whether or not the President is not in Contempt Of Congress and subject to an impeachable offense because he refuses to comply with our subpenas and provide the information that we have required. So those are the things that we, should be looking at The CHAIRMAN. The time of the gentleman has expired. [01.16.08]
Watergate Impeachment Hearings House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974.
Watergate Impeachment Hearings House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974. Tom Railsback (R Illinois). I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and very briefly just say I was impressed also with the statement of Mr. Froehlich. And if we are going to be prepared to present a bill of particulars to the body, for the life of me I wonder why we can t have our own bill of particulars to take to the House, if we call it a bill of particulars or if we call it some kind of supporting evidence, but many of us feel we do need something. Perhaps it should be in the nature of a bill of particulars. John Seiberling (D Ohio). Well, as long as it is tentative, because new evidence may well be discovered before we got to the point of a trial in the Senate. Tom Railsback (R Illinois). It could be tentative, but I think it would help our colleagues and I really think it would help us. Peter Rodino (D New Jersey). The time of the gentleman has expired.
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