President Nixon consulted with Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth Rush to coordinate efforts and ensure organizational readiness for upcoming events, likely related to ongoing diplomatic negotiations. Nixon affirmed his support for the administration's strategic path despite anticipated media scrutiny, emphasizing the necessity of resolving the situation decisively. The discussion served as a final check to ensure all parties were aligned before critical developments occurred the following day.
On December 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and [David] Kenneth Rush met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 7:10 pm to 7:11 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-041 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 237-41 Date: December 29, 1972 Time: 7:10 pm - 7:11 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with [David] Kenneth Rush. [See Conversation No. 158-33]
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