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Quotation from United States v. Nixon by Supreme Court of the United States
“These are the considerations justifying a presumptive privilege for Presidential communications. The privilege is fundamental to the operation of Government, and inextricably rooted in the separation of powers under the Constitution.”
United States v. Nixon, Opinion of the Court (Burger, C.J.), Part IV-C (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))
The Chief Justice gives the President's position its due, recognizing a constitutional basis for confidential advice.
Citation: "These are the considerations justifying a presumptive privilege for Presidential communications. The privilege is fundamental to the operation of Government, and inextricably rooted in the separation of powers under the Constitution." — Supreme Court of the United States, United States v. Nixon, Opinion of the Court (Burger, C.J.), Part IV-C (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id united-states-v-nixon-q3)
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