President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief meeting to discuss the handling of sensitive, undisclosed information referred to as the "Michelle thing." Nixon explicitly instructed Ziegler to maintain confidentiality and ensure the matter remained unpublicized until the outcome was certain. Additionally, Nixon emphasized the need for strict security regarding the documentation of these proceedings, insisting that the records be preserved and kept out of the reach of the press.
On December 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:59 pm to 5:01 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 385-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 385-10 Date: December 11, 1972 Time: 4:59 pm - 5:01 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 34-42] -14- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. July-08)
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