Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 150
Nixon White House Tape 150 (October 15, 1972)
1 conversation · Camp David Study Table · about 50 sec of released audio
President Nixon and Charles Colson reviewed the media reception of the President's recent address on drug abuse. Colson reassured Nixon that wire service reports were favorable, characterizing the speech as projecting a necessary hard-line stance against crime. Despite Colson’s positive assessment, Nixon expressed personal frustration and self-doubt regarding his performance during the delivery of the speech.