Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 282-031 Date: Wednesday, October 20, 1971 at 5:40 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob") Recording device: Old Executive Office Building Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/282-031 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:06] Uh, as Ziegler, I suppose, has already tagged on the other line and checked on the briefing to see whether he is a leader or whether he's still technical. [0:16] I've decided to make the announcement tomorrow night, and I want to ask for 7.30 at the time. [0:20] I'm going to have to go prime on this. [0:24] If you want to know, I don't think so. [0:25] I don't want to bother with that much. [0:29] But 7.30 is there now. [0:31] 7.30, and I will announce the very, very [0:37] And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m. [0:45] Yes. [0:46] And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m. And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m. [1:06] This nomination is very close. [1:14] Bye. [1:14] See you later. [1:14] Okay, bye.