Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 310-012 Date: Saturday, December 18, 1971 at 3:35 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Hartley, Muriel L. Recording device: Old Executive Office Building Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/310-012 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [17:37] Hello, Al Haig was telling me that you were finishing 30 years of work for the government today, and I just wanted to know how much we appreciated it. [17:48] Yeah, you've been really a tower of strength for us over there, and that, I must say, that's a real hot box where you work, isn't it? [17:57] Yeah, right down the salt mine. [18:01] Well, we do appreciate it, what you do for Al and Henry and the rest of us. [18:08] been a very great assistance. [18:09] I hope you'll listen to it, recognize every place, and have a good day. [18:16] Bye.