Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 256-037
Date: Sunday, June 13, 1971 at 1:28 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Rogers, William P.
Recording device: Old Executive Office Building
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/256-037

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[1:32:47] But you might be missing, that will actually highlight you in the armistice.
[1:32:53] But you've got to tell him, now look here, we need your support and understanding of this, but don't get any pressure.
[1:33:00] This administration and this president, we've taken in by everybody.
[1:33:04] There's no euphoria.
[1:33:04] This is a tough, hidden, bold proposition.
[1:33:07] And we don't like to talk to your lawson.
[1:33:09] He'll buy it.
[1:33:11] He'll buy it.
[1:33:12] But he bought it on the sole.
[1:33:14] On the sole?
[1:33:15] Yes, and I said to him, look, because he hasn't really had an understanding of the substance of it.
[1:33:21] I think this is going to step on it.
[1:33:24] I talked to him also.
[1:33:25] I said, now, look, we may have some money to talk to.
[1:33:29] We can't ask you to snag it.
[1:33:31] We're doing it.
[1:33:33] I guess you can't do it.
[1:33:34] Try once more on that.
[1:33:56] I think if nothing else, if you're not seeing that one from the 26th, well, we won't see it.
[1:34:00] We'll see it in July the 6th.
[1:34:01] They want to lose, you know, prisoners or...
[1:34:26] They wanted to get out to play for the Sunday.
[1:34:28] Correct.
[1:34:29] Absolutely.
[1:34:29] And both, both with the idea that it would cause
[1:34:45] They want to collapse in Saudi Arabia.
[1:34:47] It's Godfather.
[1:34:48] And this is why, Mr. President, I really agree.
[1:34:52] It is a mistake for us to fight only on the ground if we are getting out.
[1:34:57] Because it gives the other side the idea.
[1:34:58] We should accuse Flipper and Company One if we're going to go over to the company.
[1:35:02] I agree.
[1:35:02] I agree.
[1:35:03] I agree.
[1:35:03] I agree.
[1:35:03] I agree.
[1:35:04] I agree.
[1:35:04] I agree.
[1:35:05] I agree.
[1:35:05] I agree.
[1:35:25] What I would say is this, maybe we can develop every wine, and let them develop the wine.
[1:35:28] We cannot debate on this as the wrong issue.