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Conversation 668-005

TapeTape 668StartWednesday, February 9, 1972 at 8:31 AMEndWednesday, February 9, 1972 at 8:32 AMTape start time00:31:49Tape end time00:34:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Erleborn, John N.Recording deviceOval Office
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President Nixon held a brief, informal morning meeting with Congressman John N. Erlenborn to offer well-wishes on the occasion of the representative's birthday. The two men engaged in lighthearted conversation regarding shared names among Republican colleagues and the Congressman's long-term political prospects. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.

John N. ErlenbornBirthdayRepublican PartyCongressional relationsPersonal correspondence
AudioNARA Description

On February 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Erleborn met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:31 am to 8:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 668-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 668-5

Date: February 9, 1972
Time: 8:31 am - 8:32 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with John N. Erlenborn.

[See Conversation No. 20-76]
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I can go about where I want to go.
I just checked in with my friends, people, friends and so on.
I find out that you just had a birthday today.
And it's very interesting, you know, coincidence.
I don't know if you know it, but you shared a birthday with two other Republicans.
They're both named John.
And John's wife.
Yeah, so your mother's all just had sort of that celebrity, and they said, well, John's a good name, huh?
Well, anyway, congratulations, and I'm glad you're in good shape and young enough to be around for 20 more years.
Right?
Yeah, you got seniority, and I'm sure you're going to make good luck.
Hi, John.
I just thought you should know that I know from my congressional people that you had a birthday yesterday.
And I just can't believe you would be 45 years today.
I thought you didn't think about it.
It gives you about 25, 30 more years in the Congress for that kind of a motion.
Thank you, Speaker.
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