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Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, July 10, 1973 (2/2)
*****CHECK RIGHTS BEFORE USING @COMMENTARY SEGMENTS***** [01.00.15-IN to MacNEILL giving final commentary on the day's hearings] MacNEILL states that the first day of MITCHELL'S testimony has ended with his reputation for being unflappable still intact, although there were signs of trouble as Sen. TALMADGE hinted that MITCHELL may have committed perjury by telling the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1972 that he did not have campaign duties prior to resigning as attorney general. Mitchell has now admitted that he did have campaign duties at that time, but contended the debate involves semantics and not points of substance. Were also moments where MITCHELL seemed to be getting upset at questioning by Sam DASH, with DASH backing off at each occasion. MITCHELL will have at least one more full day of questioning, and possibly 2, during which he will have ample occasion to explain why he did not inform NIXON of the coverup. Introduces an interview by Peter KAYE with Sen. GURNEY. [01.00.58-GURNEY in committee room] KAYE states that MITCHELL's testimony was full of outright contradictions with previous testimony by DEAN and MAGRUDER. Asks how this can be resolved. GURNEY says there's no question there are profound differences, notes that MITCHELL did in fact use the word "lie" to describe the testimony of others. Acknowledges that now, with only the testimony of the three in question, nothing can be resolved, but as other witnesses come forth, these matters may be resolved. Example, the point of controversy over the authorization of the bugging at the Key Biscayne meeting-MAGRUDER says the bugging was authorized by MITCHELL there, MITCHELL denies it. GURNEY wanted to know if Fred LaRUE was at that meeting, and when LaRUE testifies, he may be able to resolve the conflict. KAYE asks if the DEAN testimony was the low point for NIXON'S credibility. GURNEY concurs, says that in his own private conversations on Watergate, he has told people that successive witnesses like MITCHELL will help to undo some of the damage done by DEAN. [01.02.59-LEHRER] LEHRER says the question is what has been learned in the first day of questioning of MITCHELL. Introduces guest commentators Steven HESS (Brookings Institution, former NIXON aide) and David EPSTEIN (Georgetown University Law school, former US Attorney for D.C.). LEHRER asks HESS what has been learned. HESS states that MITCHELL offered a great deal of contradiction of both MAGRUDER and DEAN. It is clear that MITCHELL even under duress will not admit to wrongdoing; MITCHELL'S testimony was that he did not discuss serious matters with NIXON, that his subordinates continually defied his orders, and that the events of WATERGATE happened against his wishes and direction. HESS makes the point that if MITCHELL'S statements are taken on their face, MITCHELL appears to be "the worst informed and least competent Presidential campaign manager in history". LEHRER asks EPSTEIN for an opinion on MITCHELL'S tendency to pick and choose when he would or would not make reference to DEAN'S and MAGRUDER'S testimony. EPSTEIN states that MITCHELL would agree with the other testimony on matters of fact corroborated by the records that existed or with multiple witnesses to an exchange, and tended to disagree in cases where there was no obvious corroboration. States that MITCHELL has suggested that his own hindsight was better than his foresight. The committee should pursue the line of questioning of how hindsight leads MITCHELL to such radically different judgments than he made at the time of Watergate. Alludes also to the fact that MITCHELL'S testimony requires one to believe that a tremendous degree of insubordination was present in the Committee to Re-Elect. LEHRER states that HESS has accurately observed that MITCHELL did not admit to any wrongdoing. From a criminal standpoint is that correct? Did MITCHELL give any statement that could make him culpable in a conspiracy charge for Watergate? EPSTEIN states that MITCHELL was clear and firm in his contention that on three occasions, he refused to authorize the LIDDY plan for breakins and surveillance. As far as the coverup, MITCHELL never acknowledged taking part in a coverup, but did state that he wanted to prevent press reports of Watergate and White House Horrors that would damage NIXON'S reelection prospects. It is a question of Semantics whether that constitutes obstructing justice in a criminal sense. LEHRER asks HESS if he could determine a pattern in MITCHELL'S testimony that shows MITCHELL'S feelings toward the other players in the case. HESS states that MITCHELL seemed to have a disdain for activities in the White House, but stopped short of assigning any blame to HALDEMAN, EHRLICHMAN, or any specific others. Used the derisive phrase "WHITE HOUSE HORRORS", and left the suspicion that he was talking about HALDEMAN and EHRLICHMAN as the architects of the abuses. MacNEILL states that the next day will mark the halfway mark in the committee's schedule for the Watergate phase of its activities. It would be foolish to make firm predictions, but since MITCHELL has begun to testify, more light is shed on how the central question, NIXON'S involvement, will be answered, at least by the committee. States that much hinged on MITCHELL-how isolated had he become from the White House after rumors that MITCHELL would be scapegoated for Watergate. Of all witnesses to follow John DEAN, MITCHELL seemed to be in best position to incriminate NIXON, but today MITCHELL made it clear that he had not come before the committee to do that. MITCHELL will still be cross-examined, but the committee has not had a good record on getting witnesses to change their original thrusts through examination. One may speculate that MITCHELL will leave the room with both his story and the defense of NIXON intact. Among other remaining witnesses, perhaps only one man has the knowledge and motivation to incriminate NIXON-Egil KROGH, the former head of the White House PLUMBERS group. DEAN had testified that KROGH stated privately that orders for the PLUMBERS to execute the ELLSBERG Psychiatrist break-in came from the Oval Office, but KROGH has stated publicly that KROGH ordered the breakin on his own initiative. MacNEILL states that if this line of speculation holds up, and it is only speculation, MITCHELL'S testimony makes it appear less and less likely that NIXON will be censured, IMPEACHED, or RESIGN office-NIXON has passed the worst danger of the hearings. Signs off [title screen-SENATE HEARINGS ON CAMPAIGN ACTIVITES-NPACT credit/sponsor credits-PBS Network ID] [01.10.08-TAPE OUT]
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[19.56.38-WETA credit/sponsor credit/title sequence] [19.57.26-Paul DUKE, Cokie ROBERTS, Linda WERTHEIMER in studio, seated around triangular desk, DUKE faces camera] DUKE introductions of co-hosts. This weeks program: a profile on Gary HART'S 10 years in CONGRESS as his bid for PRESIDENT causes a stir; "CARPETBAGGER" challenge to HOUSE members up for REELECTION; and a discussion of HOUSE vote on a bill to make it tougher to disqualify people from SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS-for 3 years "cheaters" have been targeted by the administration with sometimes severe results. [19.58.06-Rep. Barney FRANK (D-MA) seated at desk] FRANK-many were taken by surprise by the stories of cruelty to genuinely needy people over the past years. DUKE v.o.-the search for "cheaters" produced an avalanche of complaints that truly disabled were cut. [19.58.19-Louie BELLUCCI, an older middle-aged man seated,] DUKE v.o.-BELLUCCI suffers from nerve disorder, result, almost constant pain. BELLUCCI says if his benefit is taken away, he will lose his apartment, won't afford food, gas money, etc. [19.58.54] shot of apartment door knocker. BELLUCCI opens door to walk out. DUKE v.o.-he will go to Social Security office to appeal decision. Since 1981, 470,000 recipients have been taken off rolls. [shot of men and women entering a revolving door into an office-shot of woman sitting across desk from a social worker-close shot of paper that woman is reading] DUKE v.o.- 2 thirds of removed recipients have been restored, but appeals process takes about nine months, and there is no benefit in the meantime. Process terrifies recipients and wreaks havoc with the DISABILITY system. [19.59.26-Lou ENOFF, Social Security Administration, seated] ENOFF says that no one knew that the review system in place would not be adequate for the mass of appeal cases that followed the 1981 reforms. [19.59.38-Rep. FRANK at desk] DUKE v.o.-REAGAN administration says problems were inadvertent, but critics say the changes were too harsh and too hasty. FRANK-the ADMINISTRATION has said to 10s of thousands of sick people their illnesses no longer qualify for disability, even though the illness hasn't changed. [19.59.56-shot of front center podium of HOUSE chamber] DUKE v.o. when the reform bill to alleviate the denial of benefits reached HOUSE FLOOR this week, was bipartisan support. REPUBLICANS joined in criticism of REAGAN ADMINISTRATION position. [20.00.06-Rep. Christopher SMITH (R-NJ), standing to speak to HOUSE] SMITH says was troubled by numbers of truly disabled losing benefits. [20.00.14-Rep. Barber CONABLE (R-NY)] CONABLE-Executive Branch in retrospect implemented reviews in way that did not take into account the problem of length of appeal for disabled people denied benefits. [20.00.27-DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMEN speaking] DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS took opportunity to call the ADMINISTRATION "callous". [20.00.36-Rep. Claude PEPPER (D-FL) addresses HOUSE] PEPPER says it is the "cruelest, most sordid story in the history of our country". [20.00.59-Rep. Fortney STARK (D-CA)] STARK says the system has "struck fear in the hearts" of vulnerable citizens. DUKE v.o.-reform bill sailed through the HOUSE 410 to 1, but REPUBLICANS still insisted that DISABILITY needs to be monitored to get rid of abuses. [20.01.17-Rep. Bill ARCHER (R-TX)] ARCHER reminds colleagues that CONGRESS mandated the investigation, because many knew of cases where beneficiaries were fit to work or actually working for pay while drawing DISABILITY. "Cheaters" undermined credibility of entire program. [20.01.40-activity on the podium of the HOUSE chamber] DUKE v.o. the ADMINISTRATION has responded by proposing to delay the reviews of DISABILITY cases in order to prevent a new law from passing. Many REPUBLICANS think the timing of this is suspicious. [20.01.51-Rep. John HEINZ (R-PA)] HEINZ-A charitable interpretation is that the problem took this many months to come to the WHITE HOUSE'S attention [HEINZ'S tone is doubtful]. [20.02.15-ENOFF] ENOFF says there is no sudden surge of interest by the WHITE HOUSE in response to CONGRESS' proposals, there has been interest all along. [20.02.22-Rep. FRANK] DUKE v.o. FRANK argues the interest is greater on CAPITOL HILL. FRANK-There is bipartisan support for the idea that sick people who are already saddened by disability to some degree do not need the aggravation, and the government should leave their benefits alone. [20.02.42-DUKE] DUKE-the fight isn't over, but it's clear that legislation or moratorium will prevent people losing benefits while appealing their cases. It shows the difficulty in trying to provide for the needy while removing non-needy from rolls. [20.03.05-ROBERTS] ROBERTS-Also dramatizes the difficulty of REPUBLICANS in an ELECTION YEAR, not wanting to be portrayed as heartless, REPUBLICAN legislators beg WHITE HOUSE to do something. It seems the WHITE HOUSE is willing to end the removals until after the ELECTION. [20.03.30] DUKE-Does this necessarily mean that there will be a new wave of Social Security SPENDING on the HILL? ROBERTS-No, the recent budget from the HOUSE budget committee recommended program spending increases not to exceed rate of inflation, except for DEFENSE (duh). It's a moderate budget for HOUSE DEMOCRATS in an ELECTION YEAR. [20.04.12]
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