Conversation 493-017

TapeTape 493StartThursday, May 6, 1971 at 1:06 PMEndThursday, May 6, 1971 at 4:15 PMTape start time03:34:12Tape end time03:34:29Participants[Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office

An unidentified group met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss an individual's decisive leadership and firm stance on a recent action. The participants praised this person's willingness to accept responsibility for their choices without hesitation or wavering. The discussion reflects an internal evaluation of a political figure's character and their accountability regarding a specific decision.

Political leadershipAccountabilityDecision-makingPresidential meetings

On May 6, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:06 pm and 4:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 493-017 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 493-17

Date: May 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:06 pm and 4:15 pm
Location: Oval Office

Unknown people entered

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The unknown people left at an unknown time before 4:15 pm

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There's a lot for taking to eat, too.
There's no, you don't see any waffle on his part.
He stands right up and says, I made the decision and I did it.
For the right reasons.