Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 043-190
Date: Friday, February 23, 1973 at 3:26 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Hébert, F. Edward
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/043-190

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[0:00] No.
[0:01] Congressman Hebert, sir.
[0:03] Yes, sir.
[0:04] That matter you talked to me about has worked out.
[0:07] You are a man of continued action.
[0:10] Well, actually, I told Erlichman, told me he had, but I just want you to be sure to know that he, incidentally, to his credit, had already been on top of it because I had written him a memorandum some time ago saying that this was a personal matter and that I had a commitment.
[0:26] I knew you didn't know anything about it.
[0:28] And what had happened is, I think it's just some boy in the woodwork.
[0:31] I don't know that...
[0:31] There's something in the woodwork.
[0:32] But it wouldn't have... Let me say, if it had ever gotten to me, we would have stirred it up.
[0:36] Well, I know it would have.
[0:36] I didn't want to go to you.
[0:37] But let me say, it's all done now.
[0:39] I'll point to people, and off we go.
[0:41] And off we go, and then get the money for the planning and all, which has already been appropriated.
[0:45] Great.
[0:46] But let me tell you, last night you were magnificent.
[0:49] You're very kind.
[0:50] No, really, your word was terrific.
[0:52] I thought it was a good idea.
[0:54] I hope we didn't hurt the feelings of people who weren't there.
[0:56] Well, hell, if any feelings were hurt, they'd ask for it.
[0:59] And we'll have them when they help.
[1:02] Bomb them back to the table.
[1:03] That's my theme.
[1:04] Okay, boy.
[1:05] Thank you so much.
[1:06] I do appreciate it a lot.
[1:08] Bye-bye.