President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the potential funding sources for translators used by Henry Kissinger, specifically questioning whether these individuals were paid through government funds or private foundations. Expressing concern over the optics and propriety of the arrangement, Nixon directed Haldeman to investigate any ties to the administration. The President emphasized that the White House should avoid any involvement that could be perceived as improper or vulnerable to criticism.
On April 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 1:48 pm to 1:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-033 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 23-33 Date: April 19, 1972 Time: 1:48-1:49 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 331-26] Translators -Source of income -Private foundations -Henry A. Kissinger
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