Henry A. Kissinger and Richard K. Cook discussed legislative strategy regarding a proposal to end the Vietnam War. They focused on coordinating with Republican leadership, specifically reviewing Cook’s recent consultations with Gerald R. Ford and Leslie C. Arends. The discussion aimed to align these legislative efforts with the President’s upcoming schedule and forecast potential congressional support.
On August 8, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Richard K. Cook talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:11 pm and 4:47 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 029-057 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 29-57 Date: August 8, 1972 Time: Unknown between 4:11 pm and 4:47 pm Location: White House Telephone Henry A. Kissinger talked with Richard K. Cook. [See Conversation No. 363-16B] End the Vietnam War proposal -Legislative strategy -The President's schedule -Cook’s conversations with Leslie C. Arends and Gerald R. Ford -Republicans -Ford -Prediction
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