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Conversation 024-067

TapeTape 24StartWednesday, May 10, 1972 at 3:59 PMEndWednesday, May 10, 1972 at 4:00 PMTape start time01:20:32Tape end time01:21:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the positive performance of Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird during a recent televised press conference regarding the Vietnam War. Impressed by Laird’s intensity and effectiveness, the President directs Colson to coordinate a follow-up meeting with H. R. Haldeman. The brief call serves to facilitate immediate staff consultation on how to leverage the momentum from the press conference.

Vietnam WarMelvin R. LairdPublic relationsWhite House staffPress conferences
AudioNARA Description

On May 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 3:59 pm to 4:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-067 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 24-67

Date: May 10, 1972
Time: 3:59 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Charles W. Colson.

[See also Conversation No. 337-27]

     Vietnam
          -Melvin R. Laird's press conference
               -Colson’s view
               -Length

     Forthcoming meeting with the President
          -Colson
          -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Hello.
Yes, sir, Mr. President.
Well, how's the battle going?
Laird do all right, I understand.
Oh, Laird was just superb.
Were you there?
No, I had it rerun on television.
They televised it live, and, God, he went for 50 minutes, and he was...
I've never seen Mel Laird more animated and more intense.
Where are you now?
I'm right next door to you.
Why don't you come in and talk about it?
Yes, sir.
Right.
I'll be right there.
Just call him, and I'll come over to it with you.
Yes, sir.
Right.
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