President Nixon consulted with White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt regarding his recent meeting with Charles Colson and the ongoing evaluation of sensitive documents provided by John W. Dean. Buzhardt confirmed that the materials matched the President's description but noted they presented significant legal or political complications. The two agreed that Buzhardt should take the necessary time to complete his assessment and prepare a formal report for the President.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:51 pm to 2:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-081 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-81 Date: May 16, 1973 Time: 2:51 pm - 2:52 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. [See also Conversation No. 437-9] Watergate -J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr.’s meeting with Charles W. Colson -John W. Dean, III’s documents -Evaluation
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