Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 677-016
Date: Monday, March 6, 1972 at 1:28 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President)
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/677-016

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[0:00] this memorandum, the first paragraph will read as follows.
[0:06] Over the weekend, I've had an opportunity to evaluate the initial results of the China summit and
[0:33] It is encouraging to note that some initial strains of concern have now been successfully delayed and the positive accomplishments are, for the most part, being generally recognized.
[1:12] I'm sure all of you would realize, all of us, I'm sure all of you would agree.
[1:20] It's very, it's very, it's I'm sure all of you would agree.
[1:33] It was required.
[1:57] leadership on all fronts.
[1:59] We are to avoid the erosion of our present position.
[2:14] It is particularly essential for our delicate and complex relationship with the People's Republic of China.
[2:31] that not only those of us who may make public statements, but that everyone throughout the bureaucracy and the White House and the State Department and the Defense Department adopt a very restrained and disciplined public approach
[3:00] of a very extreme and distant approach in our on or off the record comments.
[3:11] For your guidance and the guidance of your staff,
[3:25] There should be no further public commentary or elaboration on the substance of these talks or the communication of the channels.
[3:39] I believe that my arrival remarks in Amherst Air Force Base on February 28th should be
[4:00] And that pickup where it says, uh, these guidelines are particularly important in the following areas.
[4:23] And a copy of the office.