On June 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Elliot L. Richardson talked on the telephone from 4:09 pm to 4:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-008 of the White House Tapes.
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Hello.
Secretary Richardson, sir.
Hello, Mr. President.
I just wanted you to know that I was really delighted to see that piece in the Times.
I just came across the desk today on you.
Oh, that was very nice of you.
Wasn't that a good one, though?
Yes, remarkably so.
Ehrlichman and I were just sitting here talking, and he had brought it in to me.
I don't go through the papers completely.
And the day before yesterday, I guess it was.
And it was just excellent.
Excellent.
Much deserved, too.
Just be sure all the people over there appreciate you.
They're lucky to have you.
Thank you very much.
Okay.