Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 019-025 Date: Wednesday, January 19, 1972 at 7:22 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob") Recording device: White House Telephone Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/019-025 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:00] I don't know whether I raised this with you, but I think it's important that Colson be at that dinner tomorrow night. [0:15] 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. [0:23] We put him on for that reason. [0:25] Because otherwise, you know, you have Klein there and the rest of me. [0:28] And if he's not there, they won't think he's in the group. [0:34] Okay? [0:34] If he isn't, put him on. [0:35] Okay? [0:35] Yes, sir. [0:36] Okay. [0:37] Fine. [0:38] Bye.