- Bernstein calls John Mitchell and asks for his comment on the story that he, the former attorney general, controlled a secret cash fund.
- His comment: "Jesus."
- And, "All that crap."
- We think that's a denial.
- After Bernstein hangs up the phone, Bradlee talks to the reporters.
- He asks Woodward if he trusts Deep Throat. He does.
- Bradlee says he hates trusting anybody, but he gives them the okay to run the story.