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Conversation 714-003

TapeTape 714StartThursday, April 20, 1972 at 9:27 AMEndThursday, April 20, 1972 at 9:38 AMTape start time00:55:36Tape end time00:59:48ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the status of the upcoming Soviet summit, specifically addressing the possibility of cancellation. They coordinate a message for Henry Kissinger regarding ongoing negotiations over anti-ballistic missiles and the National Command Authority. The discussion emphasizes the need for clear communication and strategic messaging to ensure Kissinger remains aligned with the administration's position.

Soviet summitHenry KissingerAnti-ballistic missilesNational Command AuthorityForeign policyArms control negotiations
AudioNARA Description

On April 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:27 am and 9:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 714-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 714-3

Date: April 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:27 am and 9:38 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     Message for Henry A. Kissinger

     Soviet summit
          -Possible cancellation
          -Kissinger
               -Negotiations
                     -Anti-ballistic missiles [ABMs]
                           -National Command [Authority] [NCA]

Haldeman left at an unknown time before 9:38 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I think you're right.
They're like pulling my leg.
You've got to hit it this way.
Damn clear.
Yeah.
You know what I'm saying?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And I've got something about the National Command Center and the rest.
I'll sit down and read.
He knows it.
And also, of course, that's the toughest thing.
I do, I think you got another job.
Hi, John, how are you?
Oh, sorry, I had to get off.
No, I understand.
You've got to look at it a bit.
Bob, Bob, Bob, Bob.
Oh, no, that's no problem.
It's a pleasure.
Exactly.
Bob told me he had something really, really working on yesterday.
He's got a... We, uh... We had to do a... We're not doing anything in Hanoi and Haifa.
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