Tuesday, August 29, 1972

• Nixon addresses reporters and says both sides have had campaign violations, but he is unable to give any details on Democratic violations. He rejects the suggestion that a special prosecutor be appointed, saying the FBI, Justice Department and others were already conducting investigations. He also says John Dean, special counsel to the President, had conducted his own investigation and concluded that "no one on the White House staff...presently employed, was involved in this very bizarre incident. What really hurts in matters of this sort is not the fact that they occur...What really hurts is if you try to cover it up." Dean's private reaction to the comments was one of surprise considering he'd, in fact, been spending his time creating the cover up, not investigating it.
• The Washington Post story about Nixon's press conference also includes more information about burglary suspect Bernard Barker. While in Miami, Bernstein spoke to Barker's former boss who recounted Barker saying he wasn't worried about the lawsuit because "They're paying for my attorneys." He refused to say who "they" referred to.