President Nixon and Peter M. Flanigan discussed the administration's economic initiatives, with a primary focus on textile industry policy and the implementation of the President's broader economic program. The conversation centered on the strategic management of diplomatic and congressional actions, specifically addressing concerns regarding potential information leaks involving Peter G. Peterson. The two concluded the brief meeting by emphasizing the need for disciplined coordination regarding the administration's public messaging and legislative objectives.
On August 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Peter M. Flanigan met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:27 pm to 5:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-19
Date: August 12, 1971
Time: 5:27 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
Peter M. Flanigan talked with the President.
International economy
-Textiles
-National security provision
-Possible legislation
-President's program
-Possible leaks
-Peter G. Peterson
-Rebates
-Industry
-Congressional and diplomatic action
-President’s program
-Preventing leaksThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.