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Conversation 833-007

TapeTape 833StartThursday, January 4, 1973 at 8:53 AMEndThursday, January 4, 1973 at 8:55 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Colson, Charles W.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the nuances of legal or professional representation, specifically debating the ethics of representing an individual on a personal basis while engaging in aggressive rhetoric. The participants contemplate how to frame a client's public stance to avoid the appearance of personal grievances or specific demands. The conversation ends abruptly with instructions to move forward with their established approach.

Legal strategyProfessional conductPublic relationsClient representation
AudioNARA Description

On January 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:53 am and 8:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 833-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 833-7

Date: January 4, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:53 am and 8:55 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Charles W. Colson.

       [See Conversation No. 35-82]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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The way I am, I would start in, you know,
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You tried to puzzle that he was taken on on a personal basis.
How could you represent him on a personal basis?
On a personal basis, can't make pretty rough personal attacks on the person that's supposed to, supposed to, supposed to.
That, that, that, he just tried to puzzle by himself.
He's not complaining.
He asked for no order.
He is not.
You should put it that way.
Sammy?
Hey, let's just go.
Let's go.
Suck harder than you can or I'll eat you up.
Okay?
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