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Tuesday, March 20, 1973
- Gray testifies that he's been ordered by the White House to stop discussing Watergate.
- Dean tells Ehrlichman that Hunt is expecting another $125,000 for his family and legal fees.
- Dean tells Richard Moore, the President's special counsel, that the cover up will not hold. Moore tells Dean it's like a cancer.
- Prior to his scheduled sentencing later in the week, McCord sends a letter to Sirica revealing several bombshells. Sirica tips off Sam Dash it would be in his best interest to attend the sentencing.
"I can say categorically that his investigation indicates 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."
Richard Nixon | President of the United States