Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 016-066
Date: Thursday, December 9, 1971 at 9:12 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bunche, Ruth A.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/016-066

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[0:00] I just learned from George Bush about Ralph's death.
[0:13] I know that it was expected because he's been so ill, but I want you to know that all of
[0:18] all of his many friends are thinking about you now and uh well thank you very much he was he was such a fine man as of course i used to we used to joke a lot about the fact we both were from california and he's ucla and uh but he was uh he was such a gentle man and a kind man and did so much for the peace of the world and uh we will uh we will of course uh
[0:43] see that that's properly represented in our statements from here.
[0:47] Well, thank you.
[0:48] It was very kind of you to call, and I appreciate it very much.
[0:50] And we want to express Mrs. Nixon and my deepest sympathy to you.
[0:54] Thank you, Ms.
[0:55] Bunch.
[0:55] Well, thank you very much, Mr. Nixon.
[0:57] Goodbye.