Conversation 781-020

TapeTape 781StartMonday, September 18, 1972 at 12:51 PMEndMonday, September 18, 1972 at 12:52 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Nivasabute, Surayute (Capt.)Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Captain Surayute Nivasabute to express his and the First Lady’s personal sympathy regarding the recent assault of the Captain’s wife in Washington, D.C. Nixon offered the full support of the White House for any necessary medical or related assistance. He also requested that the Captain relay these well wishes and the news of the President's personal interest to the Thai ambassador.

AssaultThailandDiplomacyPat NixonWhite House support

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NARA Description

On September 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Capt. Surayute Nivasabute met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:51 pm to 12:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 781-020 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 781-20

Date: September 18, 1972
Time: 12:51 pm - 12:52 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Capt. Surayute Nivasabute.

             Best wishes
             -Mrs. Nivasabute
                 -Assault
                     -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
                     -Thailand
                     -Washington, DC
                     -Thai ambassador

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Now, Captain, I just wanted to tell you that Mrs. Nixon and I were very, very distressed to hear about the terrible assault on your wife, and we sent our best wishes to her, and you can tell her that we only wish we could do more, but we have such a great feeling of affection

And we are so sorry that this had to happen in our capital city.

Well, we can assure that.

And will you tell the ambassador that we called?

And if there's anything we can do, medically or otherwise, you just call the White House.

Very good.

Good luck.

Good wishes to you and to your wife.

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