Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 009-135
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 1971 at 7:03 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mahon, George H.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/009-135

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[0:00] Yeah.
[0:01] Congressman Mahon, Mr. President.
[0:03] Hello.
[0:04] Mr. President.
[0:05] George.
[0:05] Yes, sir.
[0:06] I just learned from one of my spies that you had a birthday today, and I wanted to send my best to you, and Pat sends her best to Helen.
[0:13] Oh, that is great.
[0:14] Right.
[0:15] And I'll tell you this.
[0:16] You're one of the few guys I know that can shoot your Asian golf.
[0:20] I wish I could.
[0:21] No, I...
[0:22] I'm working at it.
[0:23] Laird tells me you do very well.
[0:24] I'm working at it.
[0:25] Right.
[0:26] Well, it's so wonderful of you to call me.
[0:28] Well, I didn't want to miss it.
[0:29] And I...
[0:30] You know, you have many problems these days, and I wish you all the luck in the world.
[0:35] There are no easy answers.
[0:37] For the good of the country, it'll work out.
[0:38] For the good of the country, we've got to work this thing out.
[0:41] And it will, it will.
[0:42] I think we're going to have pretty good support.
[0:44] We're making some progress.
[0:45] Yes, sir, and keep up the good work, and if I can help, let me know.
[0:49] Well, of course you always have, but let me say on this occasion, apart from politics or anything, because you don't want to bother you with affairs of the state, just have a good time, right?
[0:59] Thank you so very much, Mr. President.
[1:00] You're wonderful to call.
[1:01] Good to call you.
[1:02] I appreciate you too.
[1:03] Bye.
[1:04] Bye.