President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed a Washington Star news report concerning escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The two men reviewed the origins of the media leak, assessing the extent of Indian involvement in disseminating the information. They ultimately sought to clarify the administration's position and ensure there were no misunderstandings regarding the United States' communication with Pakistan.
On November 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 8:47 pm to 8:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-156 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 13-156
Date: November 8, 1971
Time: 8:47 pm - 8:54 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.
India-Pakistan
-Washington Star story
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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[National Security]
[Duration: 7m 48s ]
INDIA-PAKISTAN
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