Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 034-095
Date: Saturday, December 16, 1972 at 11:08 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Dunn, Thomas G.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/034-095
National Archives Catalog: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/647841794 (NAID 647841794)

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[0:00] I had Mayor Dunn on the line, sir.
[0:02] Hello.
[0:03] Mr. President?
[0:04] Well, they tell me you're going in for that open-heart surgery, and I know that you don't need any good wishes because you're going to make it, but I saw your son last night and admired his red beard, and I said that you tell your dad to have that old spirit.
[0:16] Well, you'll never know what kind of medicine you just gave me by making this go all right.
[0:21] I deeply appreciate it, sir.
[0:23] Well, they all work these days.
[0:25] You know, these doctors are such geniuses that when they've got a tough Irishman to work on, there's no problem.
[0:30] Well, thank you so much, Mr. President, and I'll pass the word on to my family.
[0:34] I know it's going to be tough, you know what I mean, but you'll do it.
[0:38] You'll make it.
[0:38] You know how proud I was to be part of your team, and congratulations again, and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a successful term.
[0:46] And Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.
[0:49] Thank you, Mr. President.
[0:50] Thank you.