President Nixon and Charles Colson briefly discuss economic strategy, specifically focusing on the administration’s 5.5 percent wage-price control guideline. Nixon expresses confidence in the effectiveness of this figure, suggesting it will be well-received by the business community despite temporary market adjustments. The pair also touches upon political logistics regarding a potential convention before Nixon interrupts the call to attend to administrative duties.
On November 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:27 pm to 2:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 299-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 299-6 Date: November 10, 1971 Time: 2:27 pm - 2:28 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Charles W. Colson. [See Conversation No. 14-12]
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