Conversation 019-025

TapeTape 19StartWednesday, January 19, 1972 at 7:22 PMEndWednesday, January 19, 1972 at 7:23 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to ensure Charles W. Colson was included on the guest list for an upcoming White House dinner with Cabinet officers. Nixon emphasized that Colson’s presence was essential to signal his high-level authority and influence to the administration's leadership. Haldeman acknowledged the directive, confirming that Colson would be added to the event if he was not already scheduled to attend.

Charles W. ColsonWhite House administrationCabinet relationsH. R. Haldemanexecutive authority

On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:22 pm to 7:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-025 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 19-25

Date: January 19, 1972
Time: 7:22 pm - 7:23 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     Charles W. Colson's schedule
          -White House dinner, January 20, 1972

                -Cabinet officers
                -Herbert G. Klein

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I don't know whether I raised this with you, but I think it's important that Colson be at that dinner tomorrow night.
Mainly because he has to ask these cabinet officers to do things, and I want them to be sure that they know he's in the top echelon.
We put him on for that reason.
Because otherwise, you know, you have Klein there and the rest of me.
And if he's not there, they won't think he's in the group.
Okay?
If he isn't, put him on.
Okay?
Yes, sir.
Okay.
Fine.
Bye.