President Nixon spoke with William M. Fast regarding the recent grain agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union. Fast expressed his gratitude for the deal, noting its positive impact on the maritime industry. The President emphasized his hope that the arrangement would stimulate domestic employment through increased trade activity.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William M. Fast talked on the telephone from 4:49 pm to 4:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-071 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-71 Date: October 16, 1972 Time: 4:49 pm - 4:51 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with William M. Fast. [See Conversation No. 799-32] ***************************************************************** (rev. Oct-06) BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal returnable] [Duration: 1m 26s ] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ***************************************************************** Foreign trade -US-Soviet Union wheat deal -Effect on maritime industry -The President’s view -Possible effect on employment in the US
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