It is sometimes the business of government to reveal how bad is the situation. But not often.
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Tony Russo (L) and Daniel Ellsberg (R) address the media during a recess in their trial on the Pentagon Papers at the Federal Courtroom in Los Angeles, Calif., May 10, 1973.
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Over the course of this year, the centenary of William F. Buckley’s birth, we will republish an article by him weekly. This week’s column considers the extent to which a democratic government should share its concerns with the American public.
Concerning the unfolding drama of the Pentagon Papers, a few observations:
About the Author
William F. Buckley Jr. founded National Review magazine in 1955.
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Over the course of this year, the centenary of William F. Buckley’s birth, we will republish an article by him weekly. This week’s column considers the extent to which a democratic government should share its concerns with the American public.
Concerning the unfolding drama of the Pentagon Papers, a few observations:
About the Author
William F. Buckley Jr. founded National Review magazine in 1955.
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