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Conversation 683-018

TapeTape 683StartMonday, March 13, 1972 at 3:41 PMEndMonday, March 13, 1972 at 3:48 PMTape start time05:30:26Tape end time05:32:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, focusing on the timing of upcoming meetings and the coordination of messaging. They specifically discussed the need to sharpen political talking points and confirmed a morning meeting for the following day. The dialogue underscores Nixon’s hands-on management of staff appointments and his desire to refine the administration's public presentation.

Presidential scheduleWhite House staffPolitical strategyPublic relationsAdministrative management
AudioNARA Description

On March 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:41 pm and 3:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 683-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 683-18

Date: March 13, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:41 pm and 3:48 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

     The President’s schedule
          -Possible meeting with an unknown man
               -Bull’s possible conversation with the unknown man
          -Forthcoming meeting with Charles W. Colson and Kenneth W. Clawson

Bull left at an unknown time before 3:48 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I just don't know.
I mean, I know that he's trying to tool this thing, but what is your view?
Is it in our interest to sharpen up some of those points a bit?
That's what I, yeah.
We just have a little more money.
If not, we can do it tomorrow, say, 10 o'clock, 11 o'clock.
If not, we can do it, well, if you want to get it done tomorrow, so...
Make it, make it, 11 o'clock.
And then we will have four, about 10.45 to give you an hour.
So I have to, I have the Secretary General sent to it.
All right, good luck.
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