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Conversation 322-023

TapeTape 322StartTuesday, March 7, 1972 at 2:15 PMEndTuesday, March 7, 1972 at 2:17 PMTape start time01:09:17Tape end time01:11:04ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colmer, William M.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon contacted Representative William M. Colmer to express his regret regarding the Congressman's decision not to seek reelection. During the discussion, Nixon proposed hosting a reception to honor Colmer’s service to the country. The two also touched upon the future of the House, with Nixon encouraging Colmer to help identify and mentor capable successors among the newer members of Congress.

William M. ColmerCongressional retirementPolitical successionWhite House reception
AudioNARA Description

On March 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William M. Colmer met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:15 pm to 2:17 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 322-023 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 322-23

Date: March 7, 1972
Time: 2:15 pm - 2:17 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with William M. Colmer.

[See Conversation No. 21-11]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yeah.
You know, Bill, I just read in the paper about your not going to run.
And I just wanted you to know that I'm very sorry to hear it in a second, but sometime before the Congress gets out here, I wanted to have a little reception or some sort of a do down here.
You can have me up to your place and just show you how much we appreciate what you've done for the country.
Well, we do appreciate what you've got on, Tom.
I think, though, you know, the powers and strengths down there from the Scouts, the fellows like yourself, and Chris, I just hope you've got a new crop coming on in the guts of your guts.
Huh.
You know.
Well, you work on it, will you?
Tell them that, you know, some of these new fellows don't impress me quite so much.
Yeah.
Yes, sir.
Yes.
Well, listen, I wouldn't miss it, don't you worry.
It's a little later in the spring or summer.
Probably in April or May.
Appreciate it, Darryl.
It's sure good to talk to you.
Come on.
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