President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the importance of fostering patriotism among a specific group of supporters who have demonstrated financial loyalty to the administration. Nixon reflects on the necessity of ensuring these individuals feel a broader sense of commitment to America's global role, emphasizing that this psychological alignment outweighs other political concerns. The brief exchange concludes with an affirmation of their shared belief in the effectiveness of this approach to maintaining supporter morale.
On April 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:28 am to 10:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 476-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 476-10 Date: April 9, 1971 Time: 10:28 am - 10:31 am Location: Oval Office ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/17/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [476-010-w001] [Duration: 38s] The President talked with Charles W. Colson [See Conversation No. 1-57] [End of telephone conversation] ******************************************************************************
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