Archibald Cox Quotes

A collection of quotes by Archibald Cox.

Archibald Cox (1912-2004) was an American lawyer and legal scholar. He served as the Solicitor General under President John F. Kennedy and became widely known for his integrity and commitment to upholding the rule of law. Cox is best remembered for his role as the Special Prosecutor who investigated the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. His principled stance during this significant political event earned him respect and admiration. In addition to his legal career, Cox was a dedicated professor at Harvard Law School for over forty years.

I confess that I cannot understand how we can plot, lie, che

I confess that I cannot understand how we can plot, lie, cheat and commit murder abroad and remain humane, honorable, trustworthy and trusted at home.

Archibald Cox

Trust

Watergate showed more strengths in our system than weaknesse

Watergate showed more strengths in our system than weaknesses... The whole country did take part in quite a genuine sense in passing judgment on Richard Nixon.

Archibald Cox

Watergate