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Use the excerpt from this speech from Richard Nixon to answer the question.
Which statement correctly analyzes how Nixon achieves his purpose for giving the speech?
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Responses
Nixon mentions well-known individuals to show that he has close friendships with upstanding citizens.
Nixon mentions well-known individuals to show that he has close friendships with upstanding citizens.
Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.
Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.
Nixon admits his wrongdoing to show that he is ready to accept responsibility for his mistakes.
Nixon admits his wrongdoing to show that he is ready to accept responsibility for his mistakes.
Nixon explains under what circumstances it would be wrong to take money from supporters.
Nixon explains under what circumstances it would be wrong to take money from supporters.
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Which statement correctly analyzes how Nixon achieves his purpose for giving the speech?
(1 point)
Responses
Nixon mentions well-known individuals to show that he has close friendships with upstanding citizens.
Nixon mentions well-known individuals to show that he has close friendships with upstanding citizens.
Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.
Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.
Nixon admits his wrongdoing to show that he is ready to accept responsibility for his mistakes.
Nixon admits his wrongdoing to show that he is ready to accept responsibility for his mistakes.
Nixon explains under what circumstances it would be wrong to take money from supporters.
Nixon explains under what circumstances it would be wrong to take money from supporters.
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The statement that correctly analyzes how Nixon achieves his purpose for giving the speech is:
**Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.**
This choice reflects Nixon's attempt to justify his actions by distinguishing between legal and moral implications, which was a significant part of his defense during the speech.
**Nixon clarifies the difference between something being illegal and being morally wrong to excuse his decision.**
This choice reflects Nixon's attempt to justify his actions by distinguishing between legal and moral implications, which was a significant part of his defense during the speech.