Conversation 622-010

TapeTape 622StartMonday, November 22, 1971 at 4:31 PMEndMonday, November 22, 1971 at 4:32 PMTape start time00:34:18Tape end time00:36:16ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the necessity of Treasury Secretary John Connally's involvement in an ongoing matter. Nixon expresses his intent to intervene in the situation and instructs Haldeman to provide a comprehensive briefing later that evening. The exchange highlights the President's desire to manage the process personally while seeking counsel to prepare for upcoming decisions.

John ConnallyPresidential interventionWhite House administrationH. R. HaldemanExecutive strategy

On November 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:31 pm to 4:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 622-010 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 622-10

Date: November 22, 1971
Time: 4:31 pm - 4:32 pm
Location: Oval Office

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

[See Conversation No. 15-104]

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I think it's rather important that Connelly participated in everything on this.
You know what I mean?
Yes, I know that.
So I'm sure I'm going to intervene.
And, uh, why don't you do this?
I'm going to intervene, so it isn't too...
Why don't you come and fill me in a little while?
That would be better.
But I need to go tonight.
But I should sit and calm me a little.