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Today In Watergate History

Thursday, June 07, 1973

  • The New York Times John Crewdson, having obtained a copy of the Huston plan from Tom Huston himself, writes a story detailing the early workings of the plan and how it ties to Nixon's statement on May 22.

"Always remember, others may hate you — but those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself. "

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