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J. Fred Buzhardt, left, counsel to President Nixon, leaves U.S. District Court in Washington, Oct. 30, 1973, accompanied by Philip Lacovara, right, and Henry S. Ruth, both members of the special Watergate prosecution force. The White House and U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica reached agreement in a meeting attended by the three men, whereby the judge will hear in closed session, presidential claims of privilege on portions of the disputed Watergate tapes. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)