President Nixon and Charles Colson consulted regarding strategy for an upcoming press conference, specifically focusing on how to address potential inquiries about Congressman Wilbur D. Mills. The discussion centered on managing the political optics surrounding Vietnam policy, particularly regarding troop withdrawal, as well as the administration's position on pending tax reform legislation. The participants aimed to formulate a cohesive public stance to effectively counter legislative opposition.
On June 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone from 11:29 am to 11:39 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 25-119 Date: June 22, 1972 Time: 11:29-11:39 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Charles W. Colson. [See Conversation No. 344-16] The President’s forthcoming press conference -Wilbur D. Mills -Statement -Vietnam -Troop withdrawal -Tax reform -Tax bill -Response ***************************************************************** [Previous archivists categorized this section as unintelligible. It has been rereviewed and released 11/1/2017.] [Unintelligible] [025-119-w001] [Duration: 10m 25s] [This portion of the tape is mostly tape noise with some muffled background conversation.] *****************************************************************
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