Conversation 850-006

TapeTape 850StartTuesday, February 6, 1973 at 11:16 AMEndTuesday, February 6, 1973 at 11:17 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to provide specific tactical instructions regarding the administration's messaging on impoundment. Nixon emphasized the necessity of leading press conferences with a clear articulation of the administration's stance on withholding funds. This directive aimed to ensure Ziegler maintained a consistent and assertive public narrative during upcoming media engagements.

ImpoundmentPress relationsRonald L. ZieglerMedia strategyExecutive authority

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NARA Description

On February 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:16 am to 11:17 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 850-006 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 850-6

Date: February 6, 1973
Time: 11:16 am - 11:17 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Ronald L. Ziegler; this recording began at an unknown time while the
conversation was in progress.

       Impoundment
             -Amount withholding
             -Press relations
                     -Ziegler’s press conferences

Ziegler left at 11:17 am.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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You've got to put it up front.

You've got to put that point up front.

And you've got to .

OK.

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