← 582-001582-003 →

Conversation 582-002

TapeTape 582StartThursday, September 30, 1971 at 2:22 PMEndThursday, September 30, 1971 at 2:50 PMTape start time00:04:49Tape end time00:07:11ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the preparation and framing of a forthcoming economic policy statement. Nixon emphasized the need for a concise, punchy document that clarifies the administration's stance on price increases and clearly defines responsibility for current economic conditions. He instructed Haldeman to oversee the drafting process, coordinating with staff such as Raymond Price and Patrick Buchanan to ensure the message is delivered effectively.

Economic policyH. R. HaldemanPrice controlsPublic relationsSpeechwritingOffice of Management and Budget
AudioNARA Description

On September 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:22 pm and 2:50 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 582-002 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 582-002

Date: September 30, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:22 pm and 2:50 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     Economic statement
         -Office of Management and Budget [OMB]

                 -Instruction for Haldeman
                 -Type of statement
                       -Preparation
                 -Price increases
                 - Office of Management and Budget [OMB]
                 - Raymond K. Price, Jr.
                 -Patrick J. Buchanan
                 -Substance of statement
                       -Responsibility for economic conditions
                 -Length of statement

Haldeman left at an unknown time before 2:25 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

When you get after that, somebody needs to go and read the statement on this.
I don't know if it's stronger, but that's the statement they were saying.
I'm not going to tell you what to say this time.
I'm off that.
I'm prepared.
They've got to say it.
It's got to be a punchy, punchy, strong state.
He said, this vehicle was not in the public interest area that it harmed.
That's the way to say it.
To say it in a way that it means that the price increases for you.
I don't understand.
I don't mean that.
It's the way that you drive it.
It's the inner road that you're going to be.
But you don't mean that the price is going to put all the better on you.
That's the way it is.
I'm not going to give you the words and take down my words.
I know I'm amused.
But what I meant is that responsibility for the country's
also going on.
It's much too long.
It's about making sure that all substances are created on the planet.
It's a short conversation.
That's fine.
← 582-001582-003 →