Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 228-008
Date: Monday, November 20, 1972 at 4:41 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
Recording device: Camp David Hard Wire
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/228-008

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[0:00] Yeah, okay, the funny thing is, George had a long talk with him, and I, George, and Pete understands that he will not, he argues that a little bit, I, I, I, George put it in a little bit, he started with it, he put it a little bit long, because he said it wouldn't be fair to you, and I said, that is the thing, the thing is, the problem is, it's a very good administration to reopen all of this stuff, because it's
[0:29] Sure, there's a problem with you, too, but that's one concern.
[0:36] The other concern is that we just aren't going to put anybody up who opens all the old holes and gets them right built or open an ITG right away.
[0:41] We just aren't going to get in on some pizza.
[0:43] On a personal basis, I'd welcome him to say, you know, I'm clean and I vote for him.
[1:02] I know.
[1:03] But in fact, he didn't argue.
[1:03] He just, you know, he just wanted to be sure the relatives understand.
[1:06] It was understood.
[1:06] Agreed.
[1:06] And George laid out the CIEP and the structure there and what needs to be done.
[1:08] He basically reviewed the whole structure.
[1:09] He's not sure whether, and he wants to talk with George and give some thought to how the structure came along and see whether it's really worked out best or not.
[1:12] If he goes, he'll go happily and healthily.
[1:32] If he stays, he'll stay and work hard.
[1:35] And that's what credit is.
[1:36] And George, I'll give you a quick report on what he's covered with.
[1:37] He really ought to leave for a reason.
[1:39] That's not a whole lot of money.
[1:40] That's stuff you just have to realize they're not.
[1:41] That's true.
[1:41] I don't know.
[1:42] I don't know.
[1:42] I don't know.