President Nixon and Representative Gerald Ford discussed the political pressures surrounding the judicial nomination of Richard H. Poff, expressing sympathy for the personal toll the process took on him and his family. The President acknowledged Charles Colson’s aggressive lobbying efforts, specifically the use of Chamber of Commerce letters to garner support. Nixon concluded the call by committing to personally contact Poff to bolster his morale during the difficult confirmation process.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:22 am to 8:24 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-012 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: 8:22 am - 8:24 am Location: Executive Office Building The President with Gerald R. Ford. [See Conversation No. 10-64.] House of Representatives -Vote -The President’s response Gerald R. Ford’s remarks -Richard H. Poff *********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Privacy (D) reviewed under PRMPA regulations 12/04/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Privacy] [283-012-w001] [Duration: 4s] Gerald R. Ford’s remarks -Richard H. Poff -Family ********************************************************************** Chamber of Commerce -Charles W. Colson -Efforts -Letters Hugh Scott -The President’s call
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