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I think that's nonsense. If that principle were to be taken seriously then as secretary of state or an attorney general or a governor could never run for reelection without resigning. I've carried on my responsibilities for three years. I'll carry them on during the next 12 months.

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As a matter of fact, the law has been changed, placing principal obligation for enforcing disclosure laws with the attorney general and then auditing with the Board of Education. So I don't really see a problem today. I'm announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. It's

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a decision that I have arrived at. After many months of reflection. The governorship of California carries with it. Nothing was left out today. All of the Brown family members except for Brown. Sr were here. One important person was jerry Brown's kindergarten teacher. And that's new for

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a gubernatorial candidate. Velvet Davis for eyewitness news san Francisco. There is a charge that at least in regards to the newest Watergate issue that your office is being used to promote your your desire to be governor, that to keep the name of the secretary of state

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in the news. How do you answer those Republican charges? Those are Republican charges. I'm glad you classified them. Well, I've enforced the disclosure laws against democrats. The Proposition eight campaign of last year, there were two Democratic senators involved. We've brought to the attention of Republican Democrat,

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important candidates, lesser candidates. I've been objective. I've been fair and I'll be willing to stand on that record. Yeah. Reform of the political