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Conversation 013-070

TapeTape 13StartTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 1:06 PMEndTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 1:08 PMTape start time02:35:29Tape end time02:36:53ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Rousselot, John H.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon telephoned Congressman John H. Rousselot to extend birthday greetings and express appreciation for his legislative support. The two discussed Rousselot’s reservations regarding the administration’s shifting policy toward the People's Republic of China. Nixon acknowledged the Congressman’s concerns and suggested a future meeting to provide further context on the diplomatic strategy.

John H. RousselotPeople's Republic of ChinaCongressional relationsForeign policyAdministration support
AudioNARA Description

On November 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John H. Rousselot talked on the telephone from 1:06 pm to 1:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-070 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 13-70

Date: November 2, 1971
Time: 1:06 pm - 1:08 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with John H. Rousselot.

[See Conversation No. 611-21C]

     President's conversation with William E. Timmons
          -Rousselot's birthday
                 -Age

     Rousselot's support for President's programs
         -People's Republic of China [PRC]
                -President's schedule
                      -Rousselot's conversation with Clark MacGregor
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Hello.
I have Congressman Russel O. for you.
Yeah.
You are.
Hello.
Hello.
Johnny.
Mr. President.
I'm just checking with Timmons here, and he tells me that you were born, oh, about 35 years ago.
So I don't know.
Let's see.
44, right?
44, right.
My golly, you can't be that old.
I remember when you were a young Republican.
Yes, well, you were the one that got me all activated.
Right, well, anyway, I just want you to know we really appreciated your support, too.
You're on our, what we call our A-list.
And I know that sometimes it's hard to support the administration, but we're glad we got one from my old home district.
Well, I appreciate very much your call.
You're very thoughtful to call.
Well, we appreciate it.
Sometime when you get a chance, I would like to sit down and talk about the...
Red Chinese thing.
That bothered me a great deal.
I know it has, and you've been very responsible about it.
But when we get further along, I think we can do it, and I might get a few fellows in.
I think, too, you will see that there's far more there than meets the eye.
Well, that's what I'd like to talk about, and I'm sure there was, and that's why I told Clark when the time was right to...
And if you feel it's appropriate, be glad to talk about it.
Fine, Johnny.
Well, you're very thoughtful to call.
That's awfully nice of you.
Thank you.
All righty, and we'll be talking.
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