Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 668-005
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 1972 at 8:31 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Erleborn, John N.
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/668-005

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[31:34] I can go about where I want to go.
[32:00] I just checked in with my friends, people, friends and so on.
[32:06] I find out that you just had a birthday today.
[32:10] And it's very interesting, you know, coincidence.
[32:13] I don't know if you know it, but you shared a birthday with two other Republicans.
[32:18] They're both named John.
[32:22] And John's wife.
[32:24] Yeah, so your mother's all just had sort of that celebrity, and they said, well, John's a good name, huh?
[32:31] Well, anyway, congratulations, and I'm glad you're in good shape and young enough to be around for 20 more years.
[32:41] Right?
[32:43] Yeah, you got seniority, and I'm sure you're going to make good luck.
[34:37] Hi, John.
[34:38] I just thought you should know that I know from my congressional people that you had a birthday yesterday.
[34:45] And I just can't believe you would be 45 years today.
[34:52] I thought you didn't think about it.
[34:53] It gives you about 25, 30 more years in the Congress for that kind of a motion.
[34:56] Thank you, Speaker.