President Nixon instructed the White House operator to relay a message to John regarding his refusal to appear on the television program *Issues and Answers*. Concerned about potential leaks or premature questioning, Nixon aimed to avoid discussing issues that were designated for formal testimony on the following Monday. He emphasized that the administration's official response should be reserved for that specific forum rather than Sunday morning media appearances.
On June 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:05 pm and 2:18 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 343-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 343-17 Date: June 14, 1972 Time: Unknown between 1:05 and 2:18 pm Location: Old Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 25-68] (rev. Jan-02)
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