President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler briefly discussed the status of ongoing investigative inquiries regarding specific individuals, including someone referred to as Frank. Nixon emphasized the importance of maintaining discretion and instructed Ziegler to ensure that these individuals remain detached from further communication. The exchange highlights the administration's heightened sensitivity to leaks and unauthorized contacts during the escalating Watergate crisis.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:05 pm to 3:06 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 438-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 438-12 Date: May 17, 1973 Time: 3:05 pm - 3:06 pm Location: Old Executive Office Building The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 46-96]
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