Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 034-065
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 1972 at 4:47 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Friedman, Milton
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/034-065

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[0:00] Hello.
[0:01] Yeah.
[0:01] We have reached Professor Friedman and he was in the hotel.
[0:03] He hadn't checked into the hospital.
[0:04] Yeah.
[0:05] Yeah.
[0:05] Okay.
[0:05] There you are.
[0:08] Hello.
[0:08] Hello.
[0:09] Milton?
[0:09] Yes.
[0:10] I had just learned from George Schultz that you were going up to Mayo for an operation.
[0:15] And I wanted you to know we just wish you the best.
[0:17] And when I said, what are they operating on?
[0:20] I said, you're operating on his heart.
[0:21] I said, fine, that's okay.
[0:23] I said, just don't operate on your brain.
[0:26] So, because we need you.
[0:28] Well, that's very thoughtful and kind of you.
[0:30] Well, I'll tell you, I know these things must be quite an experience to go through.
[0:34] But they told me they're the best in the world up there and that...
[0:38] And also, you're a very tough fellow, you know.
[0:43] I believe that.
[0:45] Right.
[0:46] And I just wish you the very best, and we'll be expecting to see you back with a good heart and the same brain.
[0:53] I only hope they'll take as good care of me as you've been taking of the country.
[0:57] Okay.
[0:58] In case we'll be in fine shape.
[0:59] Well, that's very kind of you.
[1:01] And good to talk to you.
[1:02] Thank you very much.