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Conversation 014-065

TapeTape 14StartThursday, November 11, 1971 at 7:11 PMEndThursday, November 11, 1971 at 7:13 PMTape start time02:06:18Tape end time02:07:56ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operator;  Proxmire, WilliamRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiated this phone call to Senator William Proxmire primarily to extend birthday greetings and express professional respect for the Senator’s political tenacity. Beyond the personal pleasantries, the two men briefly touched upon the complexity of the national economy and the importance of bipartisan cooperation on legislative efforts. The conversation concluded with an informal discussion regarding the performance of the Green Bay Packers and the potential of running back John Brockington.

William ProxmireNational EconomyGreen Bay PackersJohn BrockingtonBirthdayCongressional Relations
AudioNARA Description

On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and William Proxmire talked on the telephone from 7:11 pm to 7:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-065 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 14-65

Date: November 11, 1971
Time: 7:11 pm - 7:13 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     William Proxmire

The President talked with Proxmire.

     Proxmire's birthday
         -Clark MacGregor
         -Hugh Scott

     National economy

     Green Bay Packers
          -John Brockington
               -The President's conversation with Woody Hayes
               -Larry Brown

     Proxmire's birthday
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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hello senator proxmire sir mr president hello bill yes sir well i just want you to know that uh in checking my list here with uh mcgregor i found that many years ago but hugh scott was born but you were born just a few years later and i want to wish you your best and your happy birthday nice and to tell you too that well sometimes we haven't agreed that i've admired your political uh skill your tenacity and your honesty
And to wish you well, and I hope you have a good evening.
Well, you're so gracious.
I called you about just a few minutes ago.
Of course, I thanked him for the vote and so forth about his birthday.
And then Clark reminded me it was your birthday, too.
And I said, well, we'll call Bill.
Oh, wonderful.
How are you doing?
Just fine.
Just fine.
I want to do all I can to help.
Well, I know.
You've been on this economic stuff.
We know that it's very complicated, and there are decent men who have different views, but we will appreciate your help when you think you can.
Very good.
Okay.
It's just marvelous to call.
I can't thank you enough.
Right.
Are you still a Packer fan?
I sure am.
Well, they did.
They're doing a little better now.
They did better, I know.
They may make it.
Rockington is out of this world.
Isn't he, you know, he was from Ohio State.
Yeah.
And, I mean, Woody Hayes once told me that this fellow could make it, and I think he could.
If they had just a little bit better passing.
Like Larry Brown.
Yeah, they need the passing.
They need a fellow that can pass just a little better than Brockington could really go.
But as it is, he goes like hell.
Well, good to talk to you.
Fine, and have a good birthday.
Thanks a lot.
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