Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 041-070
Date: Thursday, July 12, 1973 at 8:41 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/041-070

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[0:00] Hello?
[0:01] Hi.
[0:02] Oh, because of the...
[0:04] I didn't want you to read in the papers.
[0:06] We had the x-ray, and they did find it was viral pneumonia.
[0:10] So I have to go to the hospital for perhaps a week.
[0:13] Five days, maybe, maybe a week.
[0:16] And we think we'll get over it by that time.
[0:18] I think I may beat it by a little.
[0:20] If everything works out.
[0:22] So I just wanted you to suggest one.
[0:23] Well, I think the main thing you should do is try to get some rest.
[0:27] You know, if you want anything, just...
[0:29] I rest all the time.
[0:30] Oh, sure.
[0:32] Yeah.
[0:32] Sure, sure.
[0:33] God, in a hospital, that drives me nuts.
[0:36] I know, it's very difficult.
[0:37] So if you want anything and you want us to bring out FYIs, or if you want me to come out there and do anything, let me know.
[0:42] Okay, and thank you.
[0:43] And good luck.
[0:44] Oh, it's going to be fine, don't worry.
[0:46] I know it is, but I hope you'll be a lot better tomorrow, but try to...
[0:49] I told Ziegler to make the announcement because I said it's the only time...
[0:52] In his career, he'll hear the press car clap.
[0:55] All those bastards.