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Tuesday, July 25, 1972
- Walter Rugaber of The New York Times reports that at least 15 phone calls were placed from suspected burglar Bernard Barker's phone in Miami to the Committee to Re-Elect the President. Bernstein learns that a local Florida DA has subpoenaed the records. The DA says his investigator, Martin Dardis, will cooperate if Bernstein comes to Miami.
- Wednesday, July 25, 1973
- Nixon officially rejects the subpoenas for the tapes from Cox.
- Pat Buchanan tells Nixon to burn the tapes as does Agnew, but Buzhardt and Haig say it's too late now that they have been subpoenaed.
- Ehrlichman begins several days of testimony during which he takes a combative stance throughout. Afterwards, although he reveals no major bombshells, most people agree he was heavily involved in the cover up.
Thursday, July 25, 1974
- As the House Judiciary Committee continues its proceedings, many of the undecideds on the committee begin to reveal their positions publicly and Nixon's chances further diminish.
- Nixon delivers a speech on the economy that is roundly ridiculed.
"Jesus...Katie Graham's gonna get her (expletive) caught in a big fat wringer if that's published. Good Christ!...we're going to do a story on all of you"
John Mitchell | Former Attorney General and Nixon's Campaign Manager