President Nixon received an update from the White House operator regarding the location of Office of Management and Budget Director George P. Shultz, who was currently testifying on Capitol Hill. Upon learning that Shultz would not return until late afternoon, the President declined the offer to track him down. Nixon decided to pursue an alternative method for handling the matter instead of waiting for Shultz's return.
On January 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-145 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-145 Date: January 27, 1972 Time: 3:07 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 658-29] George P. Shultz's location
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