Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 588-007
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1971 at 11:55 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.; Kissinger, Henry A.; Bull, Stephen B.
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/588-007

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[0:08] You guys are awful.
[0:13] I'm a court man, please do.
[0:13] I'm a court man.
[0:20] Have you made the decision to send both of them together?
[0:31] You didn't say that.
[0:32] You said both of them would be next week.
[0:35] We saw our teeth got loose, right?
[0:37] Right.
[0:37] I wasn't in the mood, but I think it was.
[0:40] I wasn't in the mood.
[0:42] I was just relaxed.
[0:43] Well, I just think it's value.
[0:45] I didn't practice.
[0:45] This one I did a very different way.
[0:46] I didn't write answers out in advance.
[0:47] I just weighed them all.
[0:48] Yes, I thought...
[0:49] Really, it was like in September 16th, that if one could have written everything out, one wouldn't have to do it.
[0:58] I just like the way I just sort of played it so that they want to do this.
[1:02] And for me to go, and I agree, and all that bullshit.
[1:06] Perfect.
[1:06] And also, we can say to the Chinese, did you get it?
[1:08] Beautiful, beautiful.
[1:08] I said, we're not going to do that, man.
[1:10] And also, I was glad that your last question got me out of it.
[1:17] But I heard that there were very extensive consultations that took place at our allies and anything that involves them.
[1:35] And beautiful.
[1:35] It was great.
[1:36] I don't know.
[1:36] I couldn't see the press reaction.
[1:37] Well, those vaccines aren't just practically done.
[1:39] And would you guess, well, you saw what I said about two.
[1:41] Two, yeah.
[1:41] Of course.
[1:41] I couldn't say that I sent a message because then there's no reason to.
[1:43] They didn't have to.
[1:43] No, no, actually, they did.
[1:44] But I don't know if they'll have the chance.
[1:45] Keep reminding these pastors because they all want to.
[1:46] Well, they have to convince.
[1:47] some goddamn cannibals elected.
[1:53] Actually, after we talked... Yeah, I said it again.
[1:59] I said it.
[2:00] You know, I said it.
[2:01] I didn't quote it on that.
[2:02] We could only send people to inaugurations versus an election vote.
[2:04] We have a third minute.
[2:06] All right.
[2:07] There's this point to hit again.
[2:08] Don't you think it's moving?
[2:08] Oh, yeah.
[2:08] And after we... We did send a message, actually, after your comments yesterday about the...
[2:15] So...
[2:16] Bill is here.
[2:40] Yeah, Bill is here.
[2:40] Uh, ask, uh, why don't you, why don't you, uh, let me get, you go get a green and, and rock, you said you're, uh, I'm sorry, I put you the wrong button.
[2:43] Uh, would you, uh, would you mind having one of your choices at the end of the press, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh,