President Nixon met with Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen to discuss the ongoing investigation into the Watergate scandal and its potential impact on his administration. The two focused on the necessity of managing the investigation's pace and gathering sufficient facts to justify legal proceedings. Nixon emphasized the importance of staying informed on developments and coordinating communication to avoid jeopardizing the integrity of the prosecution.
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry E. Petersen met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 8:58 pm to 9:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 427-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 427-17 Date: April 16, 1973 Time: 8:58 pm - 9:14 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Henry E. Petersen. [See Conversation No. 38-82]
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