Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 859-006 Date: Wednesday, February 21, 1973 at 9:27 AM Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Freeman, Linda Recording device: Oval Office Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/859-006 This transcript was generated automatically by AI (WhisperX) and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite it as authoritative. [0:05] I just wanted you to know that Mrs. Nixon and I were thinking about you today, and you know I just want a very great affection for Ben. [0:16] He's a wonderful man, and I know that you made his last years very, very happy. [0:29] Well, he was a man, you know, he got, I remember the time, [0:37] Well... [1:03] I'd like to be there for myself, but I can't get away right now. [1:11] But we're there in spirit with you today.