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Conversation 035-143

TapeTape 35StartThursday, January 11, 1973 at 5:02 PMEndThursday, January 11, 1973 at 5:03 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bond, Christopher S.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon called Claude S. Brinegar to offer personal well-wishes and encouragement regarding the transition process ahead of the upcoming inauguration and first Cabinet meeting. Brinegar confirmed that his confirmation hearings were progressing smoothly and that his family would be joining him in Washington shortly. The brief exchange served to solidify rapport and ensure the nominee felt supported as he settled into his new role.

Claude S. BrinegarCabinet appointmentConfirmation hearingsWhite House transition1973 Inauguration
AudioNARA Description

On January 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Christopher S. Bond talked on the telephone from 5:02 pm to 5:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-143 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 35-143

Date: January 11, 1973
Time: 5:02 pm - 5:03 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Claude S. Brinegar.

[See Conversation No. 401-31/402-1E]

       The President’s schedule
            -1973 Inauguration
            -Cabinet meeting

       Brinegar's confirmation hearings
            -Status
            -Timing
            -Family arrival
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
Mr. Brinegar.
Mr. Claude Brinegar, Mr. President.
I just wanted to tell you that I won't see you, of course, until the inauguration and the first cabinet meeting, but everybody tells me everything is getting their feet wet pretty well, and I hope you're getting settled all right.
I am, sir, and I appreciate your calling.
to the hearings, I think, in good shape.
Oh, they won't bother you.
They were yesterday and the day before, and my family's coming back Saturday, and everything is fine.
I appreciate your thoughts.
Well, I hope you get the right kind of a house and that everybody's happy.
Oh, we're delighted, sir.
Okay.
Appreciate it very much.
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