Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 338-021
Date: Tuesday, May 9, 1972 at 11:53 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator; Rush, [David] Kenneth
Recording device: Old Executive Office Building
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/338-021

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[48:49] Okay, I didn't get to see your program, but my spy said you did a hell of a good job.
[48:55] I just wanted you to know.
[48:56] Appreciate it.
[48:56] Well, we appreciate it.
[48:58] You've done the right thing.
[49:02] Now we're going to stick to course, and you bastards are either going to settle or they're going to take down the city.
[49:09] That's going to be it.
[49:15] And also, we made a dang conciliatory offer.
[49:17] Let's not forget that.
[49:18] What more could you offer if we said we'll get out in four months if you give us our prisoners in a ceasefire?
[49:30] Thank you.
[49:33] I appreciate your hard work.
[49:41] Okay.
[49:42] See you tonight.
[50:38] Uh, I don't know whether he's a villain or a cop, uh, but he's probably an animal, a rat, or a, uh, an artisan.
[50:43] You're telling me I'm a friend.
[50:49] Correct.
[50:49] That's what I'm saying.