Conversation 337-027

TapeTape 337StartWednesday, May 10, 1972 at 3:59 PMEndWednesday, May 10, 1972 at 4:00 PMTape start time04:12:57Tape end time04:14:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss an unidentified public statement or legal case that they both believe has been handled effectively. The conversation focuses on the strategic merits of this development and brief commentary on the political implications of recent diplomatic maneuvers involving China. No specific policy decisions were reached, as the brief exchange primarily centers on evaluating the public relations value of current events.

Public RelationsChina diplomacyPolitical strategyWhite House communications

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NARA Description

On May 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:59 pm and 4:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 337-027 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 337-27

                                        (rev. Nov-01)

Date: May 10, 1972
Time: Between 3:59 and 4:00 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with Charles W. Colson.

[See Conversation No. 24-67]

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I was shocked, but pleased to see someone speak on that.

That's a great case.

I know it is.

Trying to do a good job of getting the class and everything together.

You know, I think that Chinese thing might be better on your dick.

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