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Monday, August 20, 1973
- While in New Orleans, Nixon shoves Ziegler towards members of the press saying he doesn’t want them around. The White House denies the incident took place, but it was recorded by CBS.
"[Regarding payoffs for the Watergate burglars) You could get a million dollars, and you could get it in cash. I know where it could be gotten."
Richard Nixon | President of the United States