Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 017-042
Date: Friday, December 24, 1971 at 9:04 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, John B.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/017-042

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[0:00] Hello?
[0:11] Hello?
[0:11] Nothing to bother you with except to wish you and Nellie and your family a Merry Christmas.
[0:21] Well...
[0:22] Well, I figured that after all those years, and also this last year, that you ought to know somebody who appreciates you.
[0:31] I know she does, too.
[0:36] Yep.
[1:49] Well, I just hope now, John, you stay down there.
[1:52] You know, you're not coming back till after New Year's, are you?
[1:54] No, sir, we're not.
[1:55] We're going to let something happen.
[1:58] We're going to stay a few days.
[1:59] Absolutely.
[2:00] Absolutely.
[2:00] Not a thing to do here.
[2:01] Not a thing.
[2:02] We'll see that nothing blows up while you're gone.
[2:05] You're wonderful to call, brother.
[2:07] All right, now.
[2:08] Merry Christmas.
[2:09] Goodbye.