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.
On June 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 2:44 pm to 3:20 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 192-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 192-9
Date: June 9, 1972
Time: 2:44-3:20 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with Charles W. Colson.
(rev. Jan-02)
[See Conversation No. 172-2; one item has been withdrawn.]This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.