Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 035-143 Date: Thursday, January 11, 1973 at 5:02 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bond, Christopher S. Recording device: White House Telephone Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/035-143 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:00] Hello. [0:01] Mr. Brinegar. [0:02] Mr. Claude Brinegar, Mr. President. [0:04] I just wanted to tell you that I won't see you, of course, until the inauguration and the first cabinet meeting, but everybody tells me everything is getting their feet wet pretty well, and I hope you're getting settled all right. [0:15] I am, sir, and I appreciate your calling. [0:17] to the hearings, I think, in good shape. [0:20] Oh, they won't bother you. [0:21] They were yesterday and the day before, and my family's coming back Saturday, and everything is fine. [0:27] I appreciate your thoughts. [0:28] Well, I hope you get the right kind of a house and that everybody's happy. [0:31] Oh, we're delighted, sir. [0:33] Okay. [0:33] Appreciate it very much.