Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 034-131
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 1972 at 12:21 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/034-131

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[0:00] 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.
[0:25] And we know that I understand you were on the hill at the time and your wife was just driving by herself.
[0:35] 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.
[0:47] I remember I was two years older than you when I went to the house.
[0:51] But the main part is you can
[0:53] 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.
[1:02] Good luck to you.
[1:03] Thank you very much, Mr. President.
[1:05] Okay.
[1:06] I appreciate it.