Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 336-066 Date: Monday, May 8, 1972 at 7:25 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President) Recording device: Old Executive Office Building Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/336-066 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [3:25:08] to then try to lead the opposition. [3:25:10] I mean, it's a nutty idea. [3:25:11] He has no more brand in my view of power than I have of power. [3:25:16] And I'm bound by the Constitution. [3:25:18] He's smart, but he's... [3:25:21] But you know, it was so ridiculous. [3:25:22] I don't know that he's ready to talk to me, but I can't think of what he wants to talk to me about. [3:25:38] That's all. [3:25:38] Good-bye, Mr. Perry.