Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 045-029
Date: Thursday, April 26, 1973 at 9:57 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/045-029

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[0:00] Well, what did you know?
[0:02] I just had corned beef hash and a couple of eggs and some bacon.
[0:07] Well, I just had corned beef hash and a couple of eggs and some creamed spinach.
[0:11] Isn't that great?
[0:13] That's really funny.
[0:14] Isn't that interesting?
[0:15] Well, you've got to put that in your little diary.
[0:18] Yeah, I will.
[0:21] I've lost a little weight in the last four or five days.
[0:23] I didn't realize that I'm down to about 169, which is the lowest in about five years, but nevertheless.
[0:30] Well, I cured that problem because one of our former neighbors brought by our big chocolate cake, which is good luck, so I gave you a piece of that.
[0:38] Great.
[0:39] I had one thought, which I'd like for you to do.
[0:42] I'm just thinking of people to talk to, you know, and this and that.
[0:47] I agree, Rogers is a pretty good act.
[0:49] You've made a decision, but not in making it.
[0:51] Would you agree?
[0:53] After you've made it, I mean.
[0:55] Yeah, probably.
[0:56] Because, you know what I mean, you hit the nail on the head when he said he isn't going to stick his neck out as to what the hell to do.
[1:04] Connelly, on the other hand, is, you know, he'll give you his views, won't he?
[1:07] Yep.
[1:09] Would you run the leave of absence by him as of this time?
[1:12] Sure.
[1:13] Call me back.
[1:15] Or you don't want to try him ACI?
[1:16] You see, he's in California, so you've got three hours different track time.
[1:20] I'll see if I can get him.
[1:21] Or are you having dinner?
[1:23] No, I'm through.
[1:25] Let me see if I can get him.
[1:26] It's just a thought, just a thought.
[1:28] I mean, it's before we think about it tomorrow.
[1:30] Maybe I'd just like to have his feeling, but I have a feeling it's the right decision at this time.
[1:35] I really think it is, you know.
[1:36] I mean, it's, sure, it's a half measure, but damn it, it's the right measure.
[1:42] It's what I feel best about, and I want you to tell him that, and I want his view on it, and I may call him myself, but
[1:49] I want him to give us code.
[1:51] He knows.
[1:51] He talks to you just like he talks to me, doesn't he?
[1:54] Mm-hmm.
[1:55] I think so.
[1:56] But if you don't feel like calling Bob, don't.
[1:57] No, no, I do.
[1:58] I think it's a good idea.
[1:59] All right.
[2:00] Okay.
[2:02] Right.