Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 045-160
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 1973 at 7:41 PM
Participants: Haig, Alexander M., Jr.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)
Recording device: White House Telephone
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/045-160

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[0:00] General Haig, sir?
[0:05] Yes, sir.
[0:06] I understand that you said that Bob was going to be before the Grand Jury tomorrow.
[0:11] That's right.
[0:12] That's my understanding.
[0:14] It's very important that he is forthcoming as possible with regard to any conversations that occurred, like if they asked about, you know,
[0:27] He doesn't just say, well, that occurred in the Office of the President, and I will not testify on that.
[0:32] You understand what I mean?
[0:32] I understand exactly.
[0:34] And be sure he understands that, that he should be as forthcoming as possible without saying, well, I can't go on to do that, but I want to tell you this, that, blah, blah, blah.
[0:41] You know what I mean?
[0:42] Exactly.
[0:43] So that he doesn't appear to be covering up.
[0:46] Right.
[0:46] Okay.
[0:47] I understand.
[0:47] All right.