Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 508-011 Date: Wednesday, June 2, 1971 at 8:55 AM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President) Recording device: Oval Office Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/508-011 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:09] Over the past two and a half years, I have been greatly impressed and obviously proud of the performance of all the military units who have participated in the ceremonies in the White House. [0:35] I would like to commend the military to Washington for the superb manner in which they have supervised the planning and execution of the numerous to be held for [0:39] American foreign visitors. [0:58] Received an official announcement from the President. [1:03] In over 50 countries abroad, the official welcomes have always been warm, and outstanding. [1:08] Terrific. [1:09] and style is great. [1:24] And it's no wonder that in the world at this time there's a better job than we do in Washington. [1:29] Through their quality and how impressed they were. [1:31] Smartness and perfection. [1:36] And of letter and of tape.