Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 253-006
Date: Friday, May 21, 1971 at 6:34 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.
Recording device: Old Executive Office Building
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/253-006

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[0:05] So you see, here's a guy who's brighter than that and doesn't really know what's happening.
[0:12] Yeah, but I think it's... That's what you want.
[0:34] I think it's helpful, and it's sinking, and I was just beginning to talk to Frank, when I heard about the president was going to make his announcement, and that he was reasonably confident of getting the agreement.
[0:46] And now, if there is no agreement, we'll know that the Soviets have made a political decision that they shouldn't be, but that they have played with us for four, four months.
[0:56] And also...
[0:58] that there are many other areas that will either open or close depending upon this.
[1:02] I put that right out there.
[1:03] There is linkage.
[1:05] I agree with the linkage argument that this is really a test on both sides as to whether we're going to do business or whether we're going to be.
[1:16] And that's a very important point.
[1:18] We have done well here.
[1:20] And I've seen it in your sense, people.
[1:22] Oh, I think, you know, in a way, it's been disrespectful.
[1:26] They don't know exactly what it means.
[1:28] I know it means more than it means to be honest.
[1:33] I think it's going to build.
[1:35] It's better that they don't scream.
[1:37] They make sure people stand where we put the toilet bag in.
[1:42] Of the negotiations that are true, but if you're not comfortable with it, beside the accidental war, it's not right.
[1:49] It's not right.
[1:50] It's not right.
[1:51] It's not right.
[1:52] It's not right.
[1:59] Thank you.