President Nixon and Alexander Haig held a brief, late-night meeting at Camp David to discuss ongoing negotiations and the potential risks of appearing to withdraw or concede. The two men coordinated their stance on avoiding entanglement in current developments that could negatively impact the administration's political standing. Nixon emphasized that their primary concern regarding the situation was the potential for domestic repercussions rather than immediate external threats.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 12:22 am to 12:27 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 223-15 Date: October 22, 1972 Time: 12:22 am – 12:27 am Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. [See Conversation No. 151-7]
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