Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 023-094 Date: Wednesday, April 26, 1972 at 8:20 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A. Recording device: White House Telephone Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/023-094 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:00] Mr. President, I didn't get your message because I went right into the meeting. [0:11] No, I told it was not necessary. [0:13] I'll see you on the plane. [0:14] I had an idea about Smith, but we can handle it then. [0:18] Believe me, Mr. President, this is no problem. [0:20] I think we should stick more on him. [0:22] Oh, I know, but I have an idea. [0:23] It's petty vanity. [0:24] Sure, I understand. [0:27] But you go ahead with your briefing. [0:28] You've got more important things on your mind. [0:29] Did you get along all right with the staff? [0:32] Oh, yes. [0:32] Fine. [0:34] Now you're doing the TV. [0:37] Good luck. [0:38] Give them hell. [0:39] Good luck.