Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 707-011 Date: Wednesday, April 12, 1972 at 1:40 PM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P. Recording device: Oval Office Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/707-011 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [2:40:32] Shredder, he has to respond to the whole thing. [2:40:37] Start punching the points that matter. [2:40:39] He still does well. [2:40:49] The ragged positions always tell us to fight. [2:40:58] Just wait. [2:40:59] Not saying a word. [2:41:06] Not urging us to do anything. [2:41:09] Not urging us not to do anything. [2:41:11] Yeah, it's very... [2:41:12] It's better. [2:41:16] Well, why don't we suggest that... [2:41:20] Thank you.