President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, discuss the management of personal belongings and professional correspondence, specifically regarding the handling of sensitive documents. The conversation briefly touches on the progress of ongoing external negotiations, with both parties expressing confidence that a breakthrough will occur by the beginning of the new year. The exchange concludes with an agreement on the importance of maintaining direct control over these matters rather than delegating them to staff.
On October 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:07 pm and 12:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 609-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 609-12 Date: October 30, 1971 Time: Unknown between 12:07 pm and 12:09 pm Location: Oval Office The President met with Manolo Sanchez. ********************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal Returnable] [Duration: 13s ] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ********************************************************************** Sanchez left at an unknown time before 12:07 pm.
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