President Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. discussed final revisions for an upcoming farm speech scheduled for October 27, 1972. Nixon questioned the omission of the "revitalization of rural America" theme, but ultimately deferred to the judgment of John C. Whitaker and Secretary Earl L. Butz’s staff, who argued that such language might alienate farmers concerned about rural development. Having confirmed the reasoning behind the draft, Nixon approved the speech for release as written.
On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:05 pm to 3:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 32-42 Date: October 25, 1972 Time: 3:05 pm - 3:06 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with John K. Andrews, Jr. [See Conversation No. 372-36] The President's forthcoming farm speech, October 27, 1972 -The President's revisions -Revitalization of rural America theme -Inclusion in speech -Rural revenue sharing -John C. Whitaker and Earl L. Butz's staff members -Objections -The President’s view
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