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Conversation 034-131

TapeTape 34StartTuesday, December 19, 1972 at 12:21 PMEndTuesday, December 19, 1972 at 12:22 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Biden, Joseph R., Jr.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AudioNARA Description

On December 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. talked on the telephone from 12:21 pm to 12:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-131 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 34-131

Date: December 19, 1972
Time: 12:21 pm - 12:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

[See Conversation No. 826-8A]

       Condolences on death of Nealia (Hunter) Biden [and Amy Biden]
           -Automobile accident, December 18, 1972
                 -Joseph Biden’s location
           -Joseph Biden’s political career
                 -Age
                       -Compared to the President in House of Representatives
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Senator, I know this is a very tragic day for you, but I wanted you to know that all of us here at the White House were thinking about you and praying for you and also for your two children.
And we know that I understand you were on the hill at the time and your wife was just driving by herself.
So, but in any event, I mean, looking at it as you must in terms of the future because you have the great fortune of being young.
I remember I was two years older than you when I went to the house.
But the main part is you can
Remember that she was there when you won a great victory, and you enjoyed it together, and now I'm sure that she'll be watching you from now on.
Good luck to you.
Thank you very much, Mr. President.
Okay.
I appreciate it.
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