U.S. v. Nixon: Rights and Privileges Quotes

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Quote #7

Since a President's communications encompass a vastly wider range of sensitive material than would be true of an ordinary individual, the public interest requires that Presidential confidentiality be afforded to the greatest protection consistent with the fair administration of justice […]. (Opening.12)

Even though he's not above the law, the Court is saying it can't deny that you can't treat the president as if he's just a regular guy. If Shmoop admits to binge-watching The British Baking Show, nobody cares. If the president says it, it could cause an international incident.