Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 085-004 Date: Friday, December 3, 1971 at 12:00 AM Participants: [Unknown person(s)] Recording device: Cabinet Room Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/085-004 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [2:57:13] I'm supposed to be the president. [2:57:14] Is that what you think I'm supposed to be? [2:57:19] Yes, and I never get to say who I'm supposed to be. [2:57:23] Attorney General, Secretary of Labor, Mr. Kennedy. [2:57:31] I'm the president. [2:57:32] I'm supposed to be the White House candidate. [2:57:34] I'm supposed to be the president.