President Nixon and speechwriter Raymond K. Price, Jr. briefly discuss the political implications of recent economic commentary and the challenges of managing congressional isolationist sentiment. The exchange centers on the strategic framing of economic policies to counter opposition from skeptical lawmakers. Nixon concludes by gauging their readiness for upcoming legislative or rhetorical objectives.
On September 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond K. Price, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:13 pm to 2:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 278-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 278-17 Date: September 9, 1971 Time: 2:13 pm - 2:14 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Raymond K. Price, Jr. [See Conversation No. 8-76]
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