Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 192
Nixon White House Tape 192 (June 9, 1972)
19 conversations · Camp David Hard Wire · about 1 hr 4 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Mitchell, Haldeman, Shultz, Colson
President Nixon initiates a brief communication with a Camp David operator to facilitate a secure, confidential discussion. The interaction serves as a logistical precursor to a planned investigation, with the President explicitly stating his intent to conduct matters quietly. This brief exchange serves to establish the secure channel necessary for sensitive high-level administrative or legal coordination.
President Nixon and an unknown aide coordinate logistics for upcoming meetings and site availability at Camp David. The discussion focuses on the scheduled arrival of John Ehrlichman, the status of the Birch Lodge, and Nixon’s plan to speak with Attorney General Richard Kleindienst. The President concludes by organizing the timing of his administrative tasks and subsequent communications.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the Camp David operator while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. The exchange was limited to routine operational communications regarding the president's telephonic connectivity and logistical requirements at the retreat. No policy matters or significant political decisions were addressed during this brief engagement.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the Camp David operator while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. The exchange centered on routine communications logistics, as the President coordinated his access to the presidential telephone system. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief technical communication.
President Nixon and George Shultz discuss administrative staffing and the challenges of managing the federal budget amidst congressional opposition. The pair evaluates the fiscal implications of various legislative initiatives, including welfare reform and revenue sharing, while identifying the need for strategic presidential vetoes on environmental spending bills. They also confirm the status of recent appointments and coordinate the upcoming arrival of John Ehrlichman to further address these budgetary and legislative priorities.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator regarding a poker-related matter and the personal circumstances of an individual referred to as Booker. The discussion quickly pivoted to Nixon's concerns about Arthur, specifically emphasizing a need to resist his tenacity regarding an unacceptable deal. The brief exchange concluded with an exchange of pleasantries regarding the upcoming weekend.
President Nixon and John Mitchell discussed the political climate following the President’s recent trip to Moscow and its influence on congressional behavior. The conversation centered on the favorable outcome of a recent legislative vote, noting that even political opponents like Senator Charles Percy had shifted their stance. Nixon expressed a desire to maintain a firm, aggressive posture in his administration's dealings, emphasizing that he should not become overly conciliatory or 'tender' following tough confirmation processes.
President Nixon communicated with a Camp David operator to facilitate telephonic connectivity from the Aspen Lodge. This brief interaction served as a routine administrative request to establish communication lines for the President. No substantive policy discussions or major developments were recorded during this technical exchange.
President Nixon met with special counsel Charles W. Colson at Camp David to discuss sensitive political strategy and personnel matters. The conversation focused on internal administration operations and the management of ongoing political concerns. No specific policy decisions were recorded during this brief exchange, though the dialogue underscored the President's reliance on Colson for discreet political maneuvering.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. The interaction served as a brief administrative coordination for the President's communications while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments were recorded during this brief technical exchange.
President Richard Nixon met with John N. Mitchell at Camp David to consult on matters regarding the administration's political strategy and ongoing challenges. While specific details of the discussion remain withheld, the meeting underscores the close advisory relationship between the President and his former Attorney General during a sensitive period of the Nixon presidency. No definitive outcomes are recorded, as the conversation remains largely closed to public documentation.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator to facilitate logistical coordination while residing at Aspen Lodge. The exchange served primarily to establish or verify telephone connectivity between the President and external parties. No substantive policy discussions or political decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon held a brief administrative interaction with the Camp David operator while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. The conversation functioned as a routine check of communications infrastructure and connectivity for the President at his retreat. No policy matters or significant executive decisions were transacted during this exchange.
President Nixon and Robert H. Finch conferred at Camp David to discuss potential political liabilities and internal threats to the administration. The brief exchange focused on assessing the danger posed by unspecified individuals or entities deemed "extremely dangerous" to the President’s interests. No formal policy decisions were recorded during the short duration of this meeting.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to facilitate a communications connection. The brief exchange served as an administrative request for the operator to place a phone call. No policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst discuss administrative appointments, political strategy, and legislative obstacles at Camp David. The conversation centers on finding an alternative to William Ruckelshaus for a position due to concerns over environmental spending bills and political optics. They also review the success of recent confirmation processes and express satisfaction with the performance of the Supreme Court.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the management of upcoming political conventions and the necessity of maintaining control over institutional processes. They touch upon budgetary constraints and emphasize the importance of having professional oversight to handle convention logistics. Nixon explicitly instructs Haldeman to remain detached from specific external pressures and to simply 'let it go' and finish the current political maneuvers.
President Nixon consulted with a Camp David operator to discuss personnel logistics and the management of specific staff roles at the facility. The brief exchange focused on vetting individuals for professional tasks and explicitly excluding a person named Marty from gaining access to a restricted or operational area. No further significant policy decisions were made beyond these directives regarding site access and staffing assignments.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief, one-minute meeting at the Aspen Lodge study to address an unspecified administrative or political matter. Given the absence of a transcript and the notation that one item has been withdrawn from the record, the discussion remains classified or restricted. No specific decisions or outcomes are publicly verifiable from this interaction.