President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the status of a grand jury investigation and the implications of potential delays. Nixon seeks clarification on Attorney General John Mitchell's position regarding the scheduling of legal proceedings. The participants emphasize the need for coordinated oversight, with Nixon asserting his intent to maintain control and personally verify the status of the situation.
On June 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:22 pm to 8:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 258-26 Date: June 16, 1971 Time: 8:22 pm - 8:25 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman [See Conversation No. 5-101]
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