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Conversation 329-046

TapeTape 329StartSaturday, April 15, 1972 at 2:12 PMEndSaturday, April 15, 1972 at 5:35 PMTape start time05:00:19Tape end time05:00:51ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with an associate regarding communication strategies for ongoing Vietnam negotiations. The discussion centered on the necessity of maintaining a formal distance from direct legal-style negotiations and expressing appreciation for Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird’s consistent support. Nixon acknowledged Laird's toughness and political reliability despite his occasionally critical demeanor.

Vietnam WarMelvin LairdDiplomacyPolitical StrategyNegotiations
AudioNARA Description

On April 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 5:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 329-046 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 329-46

Date: April 15, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:12 pm and 5:35 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with an unknown person.

     Call to Melvin R. Laird
           -Vietnam negotiations
                -Support for the President
                     -Gratitude
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

One other thing, if I were to give you good therapy, I think you ought to call a lawyer and say, you know, we're not a lawyer, we're not negotiating things.
I know that you mentioned that, John.
And I'm most grateful for his support.
He's a strong man.
He can throw a little crack at us.
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