President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the minimal impact of recent demonstrations and the United Nations' vote regarding the expulsion of Taiwan. Sanchez expressed significant concern over the state of international affairs, leading Nixon to characterize sixty percent of UN member nations as enemies of peace. The exchange highlights the President's skepticism toward the organization, with both men agreeing that the body serves primarily to stir up unnecessary global trouble.
On October 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 604-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 604-5
Date: October 27, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:32 pm and 2:53 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Manolo Sanchez.
Briefcase
Demonstrators
-The President’s view
United Nations [UN] vote on Taiwan’s expulsion
-Sanchez’s view
Sanchez left at an unknown time before 2:53 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.