Conversation 283-004

TapeTape 283StartWednesday, October 6, 1971 at 7:55 AMEndWednesday, October 6, 1971 at 8:03 AMTape start time00:16:56Tape end time00:18:01ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly coordinate their morning schedules and communication logistics. The discussion centers on the timing of meetings with Henry Kissinger and the status of legislative priorities, specifically the Byrd amendment. Nixon decides to bypass an immediate face-to-face meeting in favor of following up with Kissinger by phone.

Henry KissingerByrd amendmentWhite House schedulingPresidential communication

On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:55 am and 8:03 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-004 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 283-004
Date: October 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:55 am and 8:03 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Staff meeting
The President's schedule
-Henry A. Kissinger
-Byrd amendment

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Do you understand me?
When you get through, I'm going to get over something before I send it to you.
I don't know if you have another meeting yet, don't you understand me?
Oh, well, I don't need to.
When does Henry finish with you?
He's not there now?
Well, fine, I ain't gonna go over that stuff.
I'll call him then.
Don't you bother, I'll call you later.
Yeah, it's gonna be nice.