Quote by Richard Milhous Nixon

When the president does it, that means it is not illegal.

When the president does it, that means it is not illegal.

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This quote, attributed to former US President Richard Nixon, implies a belief in executive power and potential immunity from legal consequences. Nixon suggested that if the president engages in an action, it is automatically considered lawful due to their elevated position. However, this quote should not be taken as an accurate reflection of the law, as it contradicts the principles of checks and balances and the concept that no one, including the president, is above the law.

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