Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 112
Nixon White House Tape 112 (January 31, 1973 – February 6, 1973)
4 conversations · Cabinet Room · about 3 hr 31 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Stein, Solomon, Whitman, James
President Nixon met with Herbert Stein and staff from the Council of Economic Advisers in the Cabinet Room to sign the 1973 Economic Report. The discussion touched upon the timing of the report's release in relation to Vietnam policy announcements and media coverage, specifically referencing reporting by Hobart Rowen. The meeting concluded with Nixon distributing pens and commemorative gifts to the attendees while offering lighthearted remarks about the staff's work on the report.
President Nixon met with members of the Pay Board and Price Commission to review the accomplishments of the Economic Stabilization Program's Phase II and discuss the transition into Phase III. The group evaluated the program's success in curbing inflation and managing the economy, while addressing challenges such as rising food prices, the global energy crisis, and the necessity of maintaining labor and business cooperation. Nixon expressed his appreciation for the board members' service and dedication, formally signaling the shift in responsibility for the next phase of economic policy.
President Nixon met with Republican congressional leaders to discuss his administration's legislative priorities, focusing primarily on securing support for a fiscally responsible budget. He emphasized the necessity of cutting spending and utilizing presidential vetoes to combat inflation and avoid tax increases, framing these actions as essential for the nation's economic stability. Additionally, the President and the leaders engaged in an extensive review of recent foreign policy, specifically highlighting the significance of the Vietnam cease-fire and the strategic importance of U.S. global leadership.
L. Dean Brown and Henry A. Kissinger met to finalize the complex logistics and protocol for a state dinner hosted by President Nixon for King Hussein ibn Talal of Jordan. The discussion covered sensitive arrangements for the arrival ceremony, seating protocols for the King and Queen, and the selection of entertainment to ensure the event's success. The participants also touched upon broader diplomatic concerns, including the status of foreign dignitaries and the presentation of credentials by various ambassadors.