Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 200-009
Date: Wednesday, August 9, 1972 at 10:19 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
Recording device: Camp David Hard Wire
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/200-009

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[0:04] Bill Rogers believes that he could be very effective before COVID-19.
[0:26] I agree.
[0:26] When we were in Poland, feeling in the cathedral, the Cardinal was saying, that's my religious element.
[0:28] I've already suggested that he have Cardinal Crowe now, even in that State Department, probably for lunch, when it's special.
[0:32] The Assistant Secretary for Europe will be there, Rogers, at that time.
[0:54] We have an excessive report to roll, which is already clear to Rogers and the Cardinal, other than that, the Secretary of State was there in the cathedral on the occasion of the religious holiday, and was most grateful.
[0:58] And we worked with him, which was very intelligent.
[1:01] I know Colson has a lot of things going here, but I think sending Rogers directly into Polish groups, that could be very effective.
[1:25] All of them, personally.
[1:26] True, some of them have great confidence in saying that Rogers is scheduled to introduce some Polish forums.
[1:28] Besides, it's their own.
[1:29] What really matters is that they can speak before such groups and that they get
[1:31] It spread through the college press and known overseas as well.
[1:40] This, of course, is a matter you'll want to discuss with Colson as well.