Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 016-116
Date: Saturday, December 18, 1971 at 3:35 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Hartley, Muriel L.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/016-116

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[0:00] I have Mrs. Hartley on.
[0:02] Hello, Mr. President.
[0:04] Hello.
[0:05] Al Haig was telling me that you were finishing 30 years of work for the government today, and I just wanted you to know how much we appreciated it.
[0:12] That's right, sir, and thank you very much.
[0:14] We appreciate it.
[0:15] You've been really a tower of strength for us over there, and that...
[0:21] I must say that's a real hot box where you work, isn't it?
[0:23] Well, I've enjoyed every minute of it.
[0:25] Yeah, yeah, right down in the salt mine.
[0:28] Well, we do appreciate it, and what you do for Al and Henry and the rest has been a very great assistance.
[0:35] We hope that it will soon be recognized every place.
[0:40] Thank you very much, sir.
[0:41] Thank you, and have a good day.
[0:42] Bye.
[0:42] Bye.