President Nixon met briefly with Congressman Leslie C. Arends to express gratitude for Arends’ supportive remarks during an earlier meeting. The two men briefly discussed the public's changing perception of the Vietnam War and the administration's progress in achieving its objectives. Nixon emphasized his determination to maintain control over the war effort despite opposition from Democrats who feared the administration's policies might succeed.
On April 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Leslie C. Arends met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:45 pm to 2:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 251-7 Date: April 20, 1971 Time: 2:45 pm - 2:46 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Leslie C. Arends [See Conversation No. 42-61]
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