President Nixon and Clark MacGregor consulted regarding legislative strategy and the administration’s response to ongoing congressional debates over Vietnam policy. The discussion touched upon the timing of legislative actions, the effectiveness of specific messaging proposed in a memorandum by Patrick J. Buchanan, and the political implications of compromise on war-related votes. Nixon emphasized a cautious approach, advising against certain public statements while evaluating how congressional movements might influence North Vietnamese strategy.
On June 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Clark MacGregor talked on the telephone from 1:45 pm to 1:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-083 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 25-83 Date: June 20, 1972 Time: 1:45-1:49 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Clark MacGregor. [See Conversation No. 342-24D] ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/30/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [025-083-w001] [Duration: 27s] Clark MacGregor’s trip to New Orleans -Trip summary ***************************************************************** President's call to Hugh Scott Legislation -Timing -Patrick J. Buchanan -Memorandum -Language -Value -Michael J. Mansfield Congress -Vietnam -Negotiations -Timing of Congressional actions -North Vietnamese strategy -US position -Opposition's suggestions -Vote in Congress -Compromise
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