Conversation 261-018

TapeTape 261StartThursday, June 17, 1971 at 6:55 PMEndThursday, June 17, 1971 at 6:56 PMTape start time00:47:00Tape end time00:47:21ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:55 pm to 6:56 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-018 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 261-18

Date: June 17, 1971
Time: 6:55 pm - 6:56 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with Charles W. Colson

[See Conversation No. 5-115]

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Well, I'd want a straight ultimatum, let me be honest with you.
I'd like an ultimatum that says, how is the project here going to happen?
Fair.
And again, you know, the time, I already pressed the button.
Is that clear?
Yes, sir.