Conversation 803-014

TapeTape 803StartWednesday, October 18, 1972 at 1:40 PMEndWednesday, October 18, 1972 at 2:33 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate the President's schedule and manage accessibility regarding upcoming engagements. The discussion centered on managing the President's availability for meetings with Soviet officials, consultations with Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and potential communications with Speaker of the House Carl B. Albert concerning Congressional adjournment. Ultimately, Nixon directed Bull to restrict his availability, explicitly instructing him to inform callers that he was not present.

Presidential scheduleSoviet relationsCongressional adjournmentCarl B. AlbertAlexander M. Haig Jr.Access control

On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:40 pm and 2:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 803-014 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 803-14

Date: October 18, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:40 pm and 2:33 pm

                                        (rev. Nov-03)

Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

         The President's schedule
             -Forthcoming meeting with Soviet officials
                 -Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
                 -Congressional adjournment
                      -Possible telephone call from the Speaker of the House [Carl B. Albert]

Bull left at an unknown time before 2:33 pm.

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We have to tell them that I am not here.
I'm sorry.