Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 619-019
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1971 at 12:18 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Smith, K. Wayne (Dr.); Kissinger, Henry A.; White House photographer
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/619-019
National Archives Catalog: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/417179841 (NAID 417179841)

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[0:07] Yes, I mean, as I know, we didn't all get here, so we got a proper recording of this for you, the family, etc.
[0:10] It's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's,
[0:28] That's just your office, but I just wanted to tell you that these papers and everything I held and how much all of you put in, you know, I'm all scripted.
[0:42] Well, it's been like the only way to office where they have stuff to work.
[0:45] Something's going to work one of these days.
[0:47] I mean, some of it's been working all day.
[0:48] It better work.
[0:48] It better work.
[0:49] Now, they ought to be able to leave as long as they're president of South Mexico.
[0:52] Thank you, sir.
[0:52] But, uh, every guy around here should not be consulted.
[0:53] I've been reading about, you know, some of my right-wing friends, and they say he's a very, very insidious monster out there.
[0:58] Don't comment.
[0:59] You get some good advice, right?
[1:00] Okay.