President Nixon consulted with OMB Director Caspar Weinberger regarding fiscal constraints and legislative strategies. The President directed a reduction in the public broadcasting budget request from $45 million to previous levels, overriding potential objections from staff like Peter Flanigan. Additionally, they discussed the possibility of vetoing a Social Security bill due to a $3 billion amendment, with Nixon instructing Weinberger to coordinate with Clark MacGregor and George Shultz on the administration's opposition.
On June 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Caspar W. ("Cap") Weinberger talked on the telephone from 3:24 pm to 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-055 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 26-55 Date: June 30, 1972 Time: 3:24-3:28 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Caspar W. Weinberger. [See Conversation No. 744-24A] Public Broadcasting Bill -The President's veto -$45 million request -Peter M. Flanigan -The President’s view -Last year's request The President's previous press conference -Weinberger’s view -Strategic weapons -Possible coalition government in South Vietnam -Spirit of press Social Security bill -Clark MacGregor -George P. Shultz -Possible veto -$3 billion amendment -State Medicare costs -Senate floor -Possible veto (rev. Jan-02) -Weinberger's recommendation -Instructions for MacGregor -Robert P. Griffin -Busing
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