Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 825-011 Date: Saturday, December 16, 1972 at 11:08 AM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Dunn, Thomas G. Recording device: Oval Office Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/825-011 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:02] Well, they tell me you're going in for that open-heart surgery, and I know that you don't need any good wishes because you're going to make it. [0:10] But I saw your son last night, admired his red beard. [0:13] And I said, can you tell your dad to have that old spirit? [0:20] Yeah. [0:22] Well, they all work these days, all these doctors and mutants. [0:26] When they've got a tough Irishman to work on, there's no problem. [0:31] Well, I know it's going to be tough, you know what I mean, but you'll make it. [0:46] Merry Christmas to you and a happy New Year.