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Conversation 189-005

TapeTape 189StartWednesday, May 17, 1972 at 9:44 AMEndWednesday, May 17, 1972 at 9:46 AMTape start time00:19:29Tape end time00:21:42ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Lukash, William M.Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AudioNARA Description

On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William M. Lukash met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:44 am to 9:46 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 189-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 189-5

Date: May 17, 1972
Time: 9:44 am - 9:46 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President talked with Dr. William M. Lukash..

     George C. Wallace
          -Prognosis
          -Call from President
                -White House operator
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Oh, yeah.
Yeah.
Oh, sure, sure.
Well, we won't.
We aren't going to say a word.
You just do it.
You just do it.
But the prognosis will matter for the time.
You can't tell.
But the possibility of some paralysis is very high.
Right, right.
Well, I'll probably not do it this morning, but I'll do it through the White House operator if you leave the number with her.
Good.
Thank you.
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