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Conversation 859-025

TapeTape 859StartWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 11:16 AMEndWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 11:17 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler briefly consulted on a strategic decision regarding a previously discussed policy matter. The President expressed a firm stance on rejecting a proposal, citing concerns raised by Henry Kissinger about its potential negative impact on established metrics. The discussion concluded with a brief internal agreement to proceed with this rejection.

Policy StrategyHenry KissingerWhite House CommunicationsDecision Making
AudioNARA Description

On February 21, 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 859-025 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 859-25

Date: February 21, 1973
Time: Between 11:16 am and 11:17 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler.

[See Conversation No. 43-147]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I really feel that we should come down against the thing that we all decided now.
And the fact that, for example, Henry's point was that it would just raise the metric for our level and so forth.
Much agreed.
Now, the other point is you get the other ball in.
Now, the other point is, though, they can't.
Now, the other thing is, I love it for me.
I would have to be sure.
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