President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed the tactical handling of Secretary of State William Rogers regarding his involvement in the funeral arrangements for fallen New York City police officers Gregory P. Foster and Rocco Laurie. Nixon sought to manage Rogers’ public position to prevent negative press coverage and potential internal dissent from within the State Department. The President concluded that while Rogers' attendance would be strategically beneficial, he preferred not to force the issue if Rogers remained reluctant.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:13 am and 9:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 664-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 664-4
Date: February 2, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:13 am and 9:14 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stephen B. Bull.
[Funeral for Gregory P. Foster and Rocco Laurie]
-Telephone list
-Operators
Bull left at an unknown time before 9:14 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.