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Tuesday, November 14, 1972

When Hunt contacts Colson about receiving the latest payments for the burglars, Colson tries to deny any involvement in the matter.

Wednesday, November 14, 1973

Buzhardt begins listening to the tapes before they are turned over the Sirica. His intention is to assess how damaging they are and which sections the President can claim executive privilege. They were told previously one of the tapes has a five minute erasure, but, in fact, it is eighteen minutes and fifteen seconds long.

"[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