President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the legislative status of an emergency employment appropriation bill. The conversation centers on the prospects for the bill's passage and the potential role of Representative George H. Mahon in the legislative process. Due to technical issues during the recording, the exchange remains fragmented regarding the specific tactical approach the administration should take.
On August 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:47 pm and 3:40 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 269-033 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 269-33
Date: August 3, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:47 pm and 3:40 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman.
Legislation
-George H. Mahon
-Emergency employment appropriation
-Prospects for passageThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.