Buzhardt and Powers listen to the tape of September 30, 1972. It confirms what Dean had said regarding the President praising his work. Other remarks concern the President’s threats against the Washington Post. Most disturbing are comments regarding the lack of IRS cooperation in giving Dean damaging information on a Democratic campaign contributor. Nixon says he’ll fire the Treasury Secretary if they don’t come around saying “It was a goddamn favor to him to get the job.” Buzhardt knows this conversation is likely an impeachable offense.