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.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:22 pm and 3:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 307-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 307-13
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF
Tape Subject Log
(rev. 10/06)
Date: December 8, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:22 pm and 3:30 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield.
Letter to Otto E. Passman
-Clark MacGregor
-William E. Timmons
-Henry A. Kissinger
-President’s signature
Butterfield left at an unknown time before 3:30 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.