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Conversation 278-009

TapeTape 278StartThursday, September 9, 1971 at 1:48 PMEndThursday, September 9, 1971 at 1:52 PMTape start time00:10:32Tape end time00:13:34ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Finch, Robert H.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon and Robert H. Finch discussed the political strategy surrounding the administration's legislative agenda, specifically focusing on revenue sharing and welfare reform. Nixon emphasized the importance of promoting the work ethic to bolster public support for his economic policies heading into an election year. The pair also exchanged personal pleasantries regarding a mutual acquaintance, affirming the individual's qualifications and professional reputation.

Revenue SharingWelfare ReformWork EthicEconomic PolicyElection Year Strategy
AudioNARA Description

On September 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Robert H. Finch met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 1:48 pm to 1:52 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 278-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 278-9

Date: September 9, 1971
Time 1:48 pm - 1:52 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with Robert H. Finch.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/01/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[278-009-w001]
[Duration: 1m 8s]

[See Conversation No. 8-69]

[End of telephone conversation]

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
We laid a hell of a lot on our laps.
My daughter, Kirsha, put it very well.
She said, you know, Daddy, she said economics and charity is all such a thing.
You didn't make it as interesting, I guess, as you could.
After, you know.
supposed to react on.
In the election year, they don't react that good, usually, though.
We put the whole plate there.
You know, if us groups were able to go up and put the revenue sharing, the government, the New York City Commission, to help their reform, and to even help the public, they'd do it all in this session.
Well, they should.
Now, that's how we got their ass to do it.
I thought it was well to really get in the work ethic there, and I did that very hard for a long period of time.
It was a lot of development.
It was pretty good.
It was a bit of a system.
It was more profitable.
I had people want to go to work.
I'd reduce 7.7 to 3.0.
Say a vote.
I think the main thing about it is the people who met him.
You know, like, I told him, you know, I told him, he's a letter out to California, you know, right now, you're really fine, you know.
I said to him, you know, by the way, you and your wife are fine.
Or, he's like a very good man.
Great guy.
Great boss.
Great at something.
Right.
I think he'd be great.
Yeah, right.
And also he's got a hell of a color.
He's a great color.
Yeah.
Very good.
Thank you.
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