Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 017-067
Date: Saturday, December 25, 1971 at 10:01 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butz, Earl L.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/017-067

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[0:02] Hello.
[0:07] I just wanted to be sure you still had your fight on Christmas Day.
[0:12] And you're in Indiana?
[0:17] Great.
[0:20] Great.
[0:21] That's great.
[0:21] Well, we just wish you the best.
[0:26] Yeah, you're beginning to get your feet in the ground, are you?
[0:30] Yeah.
[0:31] Well, you've made a few speeches, haven't you?
[0:34] Yes, I have.
[0:34] I followed it somewhat.
[0:37] Wonderful reception.
[0:38] I was on Meet the Press.
[0:39] Yes.
[0:39] Oh, you handled those clowns.
[0:42] Did you see it?
[0:42] I didn't get to see it, but I read the transcript.
[0:44] Yeah.
[0:45] I don't get... On the Today Show last week, too.
[0:47] That's right.
[0:48] Well, you know, the main thing to do when you get out in the country, take all those
[0:56] shows that are regionally played, they get a bigger play with those farm audiences and some of those, like Cups in it, Chicago, people like that, you know.
[1:06] Great.
[1:06] Well, you take them on.
[1:09] Well, thank you.
[1:10] And remember that one of those TV things is an awful big rally.
[1:15] Yeah.
[1:15] I know it is.
[1:17] You reach a lot of people.
[1:17] That's right.
[1:18] Well, thank you, and our prayers are with you on the important work you're doing.
[1:21] Well, we just wish you the best, Earl.
[1:22] Thank you so much.