Subject to review by the federal agency in charge of the records, a federal court in Washington, D.C. ordered unsealed the testimony of President Richard Nixon to the 1975 grand jury on the Watergate investigation.
The judge said, “To be sure, Watergate’s significance in American history cannot be overstated. Nearly forty years later, Watergate continues to capture both scholarly and public interest. The disclosure of President Nixon’s grand jury testimony would likely enhance the existing historical record, foster further scholarly discussion, and improve the public’s understanding of a significant historical event.” He also said the passing of time reduced the importance of secrecy and privacy issues and that the review by the agency would address any remaining privacy concerns. -db
From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, July 29, 2011, by Derek Green.