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Friday, June 16, 1972

After dinner, McCord tapes the lock of the garage entrance to the building. Someone later removes the tape, but McCord replaces it. This causes Hunt some concern, but Liddy says they should push forward with their plans.

Saturday, June 16, 1973

Buzhardt sends a letter to Cox saying there is a Dictabelt of the April 15 meeting, but the President will not release it.

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

Richard Nixon | President of the United States