Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 307
Nixon White House Tape 307 (December 8, 1971)
35 conversations · Old Executive Office Building · about 2 hr 21 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, Colson, Haldeman
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman convened in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss internal White House matters. Due to the unintelligible nature of the audio recording, no specific policy decisions or substantive topics could be identified from the transcript. The brief interaction concluded with Haldeman departing before 2:15 pm.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for upcoming executive meetings. The discussion primarily focused on the President's calendar, specifically regarding scheduling meetings with Democratic leadership and evaluating recent polling data. No major policy decisions were made, as the conversation served as a brief administrative review of the President's internal schedule and meeting locations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. The discussion focused on selecting an appropriate venue, with the President expressing a specific preference to avoid meeting around a table. Bull confirmed that the necessary preparations were underway to facilitate the meeting based on the President's instructions.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger strategized on the structure of an upcoming briefing regarding the current international situation. Seeking to balance high-level participation, Nixon determined that CIA Director Richard Helms would be excluded, while Secretary of State William Rogers would be included to maintain a specific optics strategy. The meeting concluded with plans to organize the sequence of presenters to ensure the desired political balance during the sessions.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate the upcoming presidential schedule and manage media engagement. The discussion focused primarily on the logistics of a planned backgrounder session and whether Ziegler should attend the event to represent the administration. No final decisions were recorded in the available transcript fragment, but the meeting served to align the President's public relations strategy.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review logistical and administrative matters concerning the President’s schedule. The discussion centered on specific appointments and staff-related coordination, specifically involving Pam Bull. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative check-in.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in his Old Executive Office Building office to discuss logistical matters concerning his schedule. The conversation touched upon a previous telephone call with Henry Kissinger and the itinerary of Vice President Spiro Agnew. No significant policy decisions or substantive action items were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate logistics for upcoming travel. The discussion focused on scheduling the President’s travel itinerary, specifically regarding the timing of his impending trips to the Azores and Florida. No significant policy decisions were reached, as the conversation centered exclusively on planning these professional movements.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate the details of the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on the logistics and timing of a specific meeting. The brief exchange concluded with the President wishing Sanchez well as he departed.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his immediate agenda. During the brief interaction, the President addressed his upcoming schedule and prepared to initiate an unspecified telephone call. The exchange concluded with the President directing Sanchez to wait for further instructions regarding the next steps in his daily activities.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone communication. This brief interaction functioned as a standard administrative exchange to initiate a connection with another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this brief request for operator assistance.
President Nixon met with former Speaker of the House John W. McCormack to exchange social pleasantries and discuss the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. Nixon expressed a desire to avoid U.S. military involvement, characterizing the situation as a complex geopolitical power struggle involving the Soviet Union and China. The President emphasized a policy of providing only humanitarian aid while attempting to utilize the United Nations to de-escalate the regional violence.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield discussed a draft letter intended for Representative Otto E. Passman that involved input from Clark MacGregor, William E. Timmons, and Henry A. Kissinger. After reviewing the document, the President determined that he should not sign the letter. The meeting concluded with the decision that the administration would instead proceed with a vote on the matter.
President Nixon held a brief, unscheduled meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with an unidentified individual. The interaction, lasting only three seconds, remains undocumented regarding its substance due to the lack of available transcripts or descriptive logs. Consequently, no specific policy decisions, political developments, or action items can be attributed to this exchange.
President Nixon utilized this session in the Old Executive Office Building to dictate a memorandum regarding a specific government matter. The brief recording captures the President expressing a clear directive for the removal or release of information, emphasizing the urgency of his decision. The substance of the directive remains obscured by the lack of clear transcript details and a subsequent period of withdrawn material.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman coordinated their upcoming schedules to ensure availability for a meeting with George Shultz. They confirmed a meeting time of 4:30 PM to be held in the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange focused exclusively on logistics and confirming the participants' readiness for this administrative discussion.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss administrative scheduling and coordination regarding key staff members and political figures, including John Ehrlichman, George Shultz, and Charles Colson. The discussion focuses on managing upcoming meetings and addressing recent developments concerning United Nations activities involving George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the President reviews logistical matters, including a potential conversation with John W. McCormack, to streamline executive operations.
President Nixon and Charles Colson confer regarding pressure from Attorney General John Mitchell to expedite a decision on a sensitive political appointment or matter involving a potential senator. Nixon expresses hesitation about the proposed course of action, indicating he intends to consult with Mitchell personally to resolve the impasse. The discussion underscores internal administration friction and the uncertainty surrounding personnel strategy and its broader political implications.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Attorney General John Mitchell. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate an official communication between the President and the head of the Department of Justice. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon praises Arthur S. Flemming for his skillful handling of a sensitive safety-related situation, expressing gratitude for his discretion. Nixon encourages Flemming to represent his administration's views publicly and cultivate the impression of having regular access to the President. Additionally, they briefly touch upon administrative budget matters and the potential for Flemming to advocate for specific priorities in upcoming budget messages.
President Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell coordinate a brief, in-person meeting at the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily serves as a logistical arrangement for Mitchell to travel to the White House following a discussion regarding a "compliment" and administrative status updates. Due to the brevity of the call and interruptions, no substantive policy decisions were finalized beyond the immediate scheduling of their encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute discussion with an unidentified individual regarding the current whereabouts of Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The conversation appears to be a quick inquiry into Mitchell's location, concluding abruptly without significant policy deliberation. No further actions or major decisions were recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon interacts with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange serves as a procedural step for establishing telephonic communication. No substantive policy matters or significant decisions were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to dictate a memorandum. This brief session served to formally record specific administrative instructions or official notes. No further substantive policy discussions were documented during this short period.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the administration's political strategy regarding the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) child care legislation. They emphasize the need to align with conservative constituents to maintain ideological support, weighing potential risks against political gains. Additionally, the pair briefly touches upon recent UN voting patterns, expressing satisfaction that the administration’s position remained consistent with international allies despite opposition from India and Russia.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, briefly met in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the status of a broken wall clock. The conversation was informal and focused on their personal observations regarding the item's condition. No significant administrative or policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.
President Nixon met with John Mitchell and Henry Kissinger to discuss two distinct issues: the potential commutation of Jimmy Hoffa's prison sentence and the escalating India-Pakistan war. Regarding Hoffa, the President sought a strategy to secure his release while minimizing political fallout, focusing on coordination with union leadership and managing public perception. The conversation shifted to the South Asian crisis, where Nixon and Kissinger expressed deep frustration with the State Department's perceived bureaucratic delays in enforcing sanctions against India. Consequently, Nixon directed his advisors to prepare aggressive diplomatic and military options to deter Indian aggression and mitigate the influence of Soviet-aligned forces in the region.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Old Executive Office Building to briefly coordinate scheduling logistics. The discussion centered on confirming travel timelines and adjusting the President's upcoming availability. The participants reached a consensus to allow a brief period for the President to return before reconvening.
President Nixon communicated briefly with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The exchange served as a logistical step to connect the President with an additional party. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this short interaction.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the management of sensitive political assignments and the coordination of communications with Attorney General John Mitchell. They focus on ensuring that Petro acts as the primary point of contact for specific objectives while maintaining discretion regarding the President's personal involvement. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the health of an individual named Keene and the importance of professional handling of these administrative matters.
President Nixon and his personal secretary Rose Mary Woods briefly coordinated his schedule regarding upcoming appointments and personal commitments. The discussion centered on an upcoming dinner with First Lady Pat Nixon and a scheduled meeting with Dr. W. Kenneth Riland. No major policy decisions were made during this short administrative exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief interaction with the White House operator from his office in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation is largely non-substantive, consisting of a single exclamation from the President. No policy decisions, political strategy, or administrative actions are discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate their evening schedule to ensure a meeting takes place with Rose Mary Woods and a guest named Ben. The brief exchange confirms a 6:15 pm start time for this appointment. No other policy or political matters were addressed during this logistical check-in.
President Nixon met with John D. Ehrlichman and George P. Shultz to coordinate administration strategy across a range of domestic and international issues. The discussion covered the upcoming veto of Office of Economic Opportunity legislation, fiscal planning and budgetary maneuvering to manage the national debt, and ongoing international monetary and trade negotiations. Additionally, the participants reviewed the President's upcoming travel schedule, personnel assignments, and positive media outreach, including strategic efforts to frame recent judicial appointments and economic policies in a favorable light.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual, likely a staff member or aide, to briefly address a specific logistical request regarding the President's schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was the procurement of a chair for an upcoming meeting with John D. Ehrlichman. The interaction concluded quickly after the President issued this instruction.