Conversation 023-125

TapeTape 23StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 9:20 PMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 9:22 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Andrews, John K., Jr.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon directs John K. Andrews, Jr. to incorporate a specific theme regarding law enforcement into an upcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of respect for J. Edgar Hoover. Nixon requests that the material be drafted and delivered by 1:00 p.m. the following day, noting that input from Patrick J. Buchanan should be utilized in the development of the draft.

Law enforcementJ. Edgar HooverSpeechwritingPatrick J. BuchananPresidential communication

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NARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. talked on the telephone from 9:20 pm to 9:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-125 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 23-125

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 9:20-9:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with John K. Andrews, Jr.

     Speech on law enforcement
          -Theme to develop
               -Patrick J. Buchanan
               -J. Edgar Hoover
          -Draft
               -Delivery to the President
                      -Time

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir.

There is one theme that you might discuss.

I think that the greatest tribute to a great man is respect for a man who is more important to him.

Yes, sir.

The idea of the fee in terms of law enforcement .

Yes, sir.

The candidate develops .

I will.

That's a theme that is somewhat lightly in what I have to ask so far, but I'm sure it could be strengthened.

Good.

Well, you probably, but I particularly want that.

Yes, sir.

We'll have something for you on this probably about the middle of the morning.

Well, I won't need it actually.

I'll be busy this morning.

I won't need it until 1 o'clock.

1 o'clock, yes sir.

Thank you so much.

Okay.

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