Archibald Cox
1912 - 2004
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Biography
Archibald Cox was an American lawyer and law professor known for his work as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. Born on May 17, 1912, Cox served as Solicitor General of the United States and later as a professor at Harvard Law School. His appointment as special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate break-in led to a standoff with President Richard Nixon, culminating in the infamous 'Saturday Night Massacre' where Cox was fired for refusing to drop his investigation. Despite this, Cox's integrity and dedication to upholding the rule of law earned him widespread respect.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Whether ours shall continue to be a government of laws and not of men is now for Congress and ultimately the American people.
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The country thinks it's trying the President, and it's finding its own soul.
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The silent grasp of a vanished hand.
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Watergate is a sad and tragic chapter in the history of our nation.
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Some very good people have unable to do well in politics, just as there are lots of musicians who are not good performers.