Following indictment alleging violation of federal statutes by certain staff members of the White House and political supporters of the President, the Special Prosecutor filed a motion under Fed. Rule Crim. Proc. 17(c) for a subpoena duces tecum for the production
before trial of certain tapes and documents relating to precisely identified conversations and meetings between the President and
others. The President, claiming executive privilege, filed a motion to
quash the subpoena.
Questions:
1. Read the source information: What is implied by the words "unanimous opinion"?
2. What is the president being asked to do? Cite specific evidence from the text.
3. Why is this being asked of him? Cite specific evidence from the text.
4. What is the president's response? Cite specific evidence from the text.