Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 004-070
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 1971 at 9:45 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Tarr, Curtis W.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/004-070

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[0:00] Mr. Tarr, Mr. President.
[0:03] Good morning, Mr. President.
[0:04] I just wanted to congratulate you on that fine picture.
[0:07] You looked strong and vigorous and manly, and I thought, boy, I wouldn't want to tackle you.
[0:14] I bet you've got a lot of good comments on it, haven't you?
[0:16] Well, I've gotten quite a few, but it was a very sad thing.
[0:19] Well, of course it was sad, but my point is, the only thing you could do, I mean, when somebody is a little bit nuts, that's what they are.
[0:25] They were exhibitionists, basically.
[0:28] When they come charging at you like that, all you could do is throw it off, and you handled it with dignity.
[0:32] And you just stay in there.
[0:38] Never worry about it.
[0:40] Many times, you know, you're better known by your enemies than your friends.
[0:44] Okay.
[0:46] Well, I appreciate the call.
[0:47] Bye.
[0:47] Thank you.