Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 278-011
Date: Thursday, September 9, 1971 at 1:58 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
Recording device: Old Executive Office Building
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/278-011

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[0:09] Oh, yeah, of course.
[0:10] That's right.
[0:15] Bob gave a little rundown, so I pretty much heard it.
[0:19] You said Hatfield went a lot.
[0:23] So it's the greatest speech I've made.
[0:29] My conclusion?
[0:34] Yes.
[0:47] I think it's better not to.
[0:54] I think just waiting for a fall is a terrible thing.
[1:01] I was a two-edged sword.
[1:03] I said, look, we've got to take care of America's interests, but let's not withdraw and spill the water on ourselves.
[1:11] They may not have got that.
[1:19] We have to do it.
[1:45] Also, I also rely on where we are still going to get our freedom.
[1:49] You know, relax that.
[1:51] Maybe I'll just jump on the balance and do it.
[1:58] First the office, then the office.
[2:02] See you there.
[2:02] I'm sorry.
[2:05] Yeah, I'm sure you can come.