Conversation 023-094

TapeTape 23StartWednesday, April 26, 1972 at 8:20 PMEndWednesday, April 26, 1972 at 8:25 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke briefly to coordinate upcoming travel plans and discuss diplomatic strategy regarding Gerard C. Smith and ongoing US-Soviet relations. Kissinger updated the President on his staff interactions and upcoming media responsibilities. The President encouraged Kissinger to remain firm in his upcoming public appearances while deferring further tactical discussions until their next meeting.

US-Soviet relationsGerard C. SmithDiplomatic strategyMedia relationsForeign policy

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NARA Description

On April 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 8:20 pm to 8:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-094 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 23-94

Date: April 26, 1972
Time: 8:20-8:25 pm
Location: White House Telephone

Henry A. Kissinger talked with the President.

[See also Conversation No. 333-44]

     The President's call

     US-Soviet relations
         -Gerard C. Smith
               -Thomas H. Moorer

     Kissinger's briefing

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Mr. President, I didn't get your message because I went right into the meeting.

No, I told it was not necessary.

I'll see you on the plane.

I had an idea about Smith, but we can handle it then.

Believe me, Mr. President, this is no problem.

I think we should stick more on him.

Oh, I know, but I have an idea.

It's petty vanity.

Sure, I understand.

But you go ahead with your briefing.

You've got more important things on your mind.

Did you get along all right with the staff?

Oh, yes.

Fine.

Now you're doing the TV.

Good luck.

Give them hell.

Good luck.

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