Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 399-004
Date: Monday, January 22, 1973 at 9:10 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President)
Recording device: Old Executive Office Building
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/399-004

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[0:01] A note to Bob Holt.
[0:22] Dear Bob, last night, April 22nd, Pat, Julie, and I saw the
[0:39] And I heard last night, the second floor, we ran your Christmas special for us at the night house.
[1:05] I have always thought for the years, I have always thought for the years that it would be impossible for you to top the program for the previous years.
[1:08] But this one, that's your last one.
[1:10] I hope at Christmas time they have to be the best I can be.
[1:43] That blue star, Dolores, really sparkly, pretty.
[2:08] Those are the shots that your crew took.
[2:09] When they hand the audience to the service man, really tough, but my heart is still in the heart.
[2:16] But really most impressive of all was her final statement.
[2:43] It brought back memories of her work to Korea and Vietnam.
[2:44] And of all the programs she worked on over the years.
[2:46] to help them flip her off of our service in the broad period.
[3:08] Above all, it reminds me again of how much this nation owes you, not just for giving us the last
[3:17] Have a great day.
[3:51] Thank you.
[4:23] While this may be your last Christmas special, I'm glad it's not your last for months.
[4:37] In fact, you look so young later this year.
[4:55] Actually, I wasn't proud, but it was great.
[5:09] Great start to life.
[5:10] That's my second time doing it.
[5:10] I hope to have microphones over the next four years.