Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 553-002 Date: Monday, August 2, 1971 at 8:35 AM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)] Recording device: Oval Office Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/553-002 National Archives Catalog: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/417178717 (NAID 417178717) This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:01] Hey.