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Conversation 026-028

TapeTape 26StartFriday, June 30, 1972 at 11:07 AMEndFriday, June 30, 1972 at 11:15 AMTape start time02:01:00Tape end time02:08:40ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Agnew, Spiro T. (Vice President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew discuss the President's recent press conference, specifically focusing on his handling of questions regarding recent Supreme Court decisions on capital punishment. Agnew praises the President's performance, while they both express frustration over the media's lack of depth and understanding regarding the legal nuances of the Court's rulings. Additionally, the conversation touches upon administrative scheduling and the political implications of a lawsuit filed by the Press Club against the Administration.

Capital punishmentSupreme CourtPress conferenceMedia relationsSpiro Agnew
AudioNARA Description

On June 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Vice President Spiro T. Agnew talked on the telephone from 11:07 am to 11:15 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-028 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 26-28

Date: June 30, 1972
Time: 11:07-11:15 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Spiro T. Agnew.

[See Conversation No. 744-7]

     Agnew's schedule
         -Appearance in Nassau County

     The President's previous news conference
          -Questions
          -The President's handling
          -Supreme Court decisions on capital punishment
               -The President’s view
               -The Justice’s opinions
          -Capital punishment
               -The President's views
               -State legislatures

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[Duration: 4m 44s ]

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     The President's previous press conference
          -News breaks

     Press Club's attack on Administration
          -Lawsuit by members

     The President's schedule

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[Duration: 43s ]

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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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Un o'r diwrnodau gorfforol mwyaf ar gyfer cyfweliad pres, nid oedden nhw'n gallu ei wneud eu hunain.
Nid oedd hynny'n rhywbeth.
Nid oedd hynny'n rhywbeth.
Roedd hynny'n ganolbwyntiaeth cyfrifol, ac roeddwn i'n meddwl ei fod yn penderfyniad anodd yn bennaf, ond dyna'r teimlad bersonol.
Wel, rwy'n meddwl eich bod chi'n rheoli'r pethau'n dda iawn.
Yn amlwg, dwi ddim yn meddwl bod un tent o'r bobl hynny wedi darllen y penderfyniadau, ac nid ydyn nhw'n deall... Nid ydyn nhw.
Wel, mae nain penderfyniadau gwahanol, ac roedd y penderfyniadau wedi gadael eu llwyddo, os oedd y llaw'n cael ei ysgrifennu'n iawn.
Nid oedd hi'n rheoli'r penderfyniad, dim ond ddwy o'r ddwy o'r ddwy o'r ddwy o'r ddwy.
Dwi'n meddwl yw'n iawn.
Dwi'n meddwl yw'n iawn.
Dwi'n meddwl yw'n iawn.
Gobeithio i mi gael y Prif Weinidog, os gwelwch.
Ie, sir.
Prif Weinidog, sir.
Ie.
Ie.
Ie.
Ie.
Ie.
Ie.
Un o'r diwrnodau gorfforol mwyaf ar gyfer cyfweliad pres, nid oedden nhw'n gallu ei wneud eu hunain.
Nid oedd hynny'n rhywbeth.
Nid oedd hynny'n rhywbeth.
Roedd hynny'n ganolbwyntiaeth cyfrifol, ac roeddwn i'n meddwl ei fod yn penderfyniad anodd yn bennaf, ond dyna'r teimlad bersonol.
Wel, rwy'n credu eich bod chi'n rheoli'r pethau'n dda iawn.
Yn amlwg, dwi ddim yn meddwl bod un tent o'r bobl hynny wedi darllen y penderfyniadau, ac nid ydyn nhw'n deall beth yw'r pethau.
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ar y syniad y byddai peidio'n ddrwg, period.
Iawn, dyna'r ffordd roeddwn i'n ei weld.
Rwy'n gobeithio bod hynny'n wir, oherwydd, mi wnes i ddweud wrthych chi, dwi'n meddwl y byddai un o'r cydnabwyr neu'r un o'r hyfforddwyr wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod wedi bod
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