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Conversation 908-022

TapeTape 908StartTuesday, May 1, 1973 at 4:07 PMEndTuesday, May 1, 1973 at 4:16 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bull, Stephen B.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed concerns regarding the presence and conduct of FBI guards stationed within White House offices, expressing worry that their visibility might invite negative press speculation among the staff. Nixon emphasized the need for better control over the situation to prevent further rumors or internal unrest. Additionally, the pair coordinated logistics for upcoming appointments, including a scheduled meeting with Roy Ash.

WatergateFBIWhite House securityRoy AshPresidential staff management
AudioNARA Description

On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:07 pm and 4:16 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 908-022 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 908-22

Date: May 1, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:07 pm and 4:16 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Stephen B. Bull.

       Watergate       

             -Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] guards in offices 

                    -Ronald L. Ziegler         


       President’s schedule
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 


                                       Tape Subject Log 

                                      (rev. October-2012)

                                                            Conversation No. 908-22 (cont’d)

              -Roy L. Ash         

              -Spiro T. Agnew         


Bull left at an unknown time before 4:16 pm.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

I understand it's all worked out now.
Yes, sir.
I have no paper.
Fine.
A lot of these people in the hall, there's like deviations there and there inside.
So they should see me now.
Yes, sir.
I mean, you stand outside where the whole staff goes by and says, what the hell are we doing?
When they inquire from the guards, do you know what I mean?
Somebody should report it.
I mean, they could put it out in the press and all that sort of thing.
That's terrible.
Of course.
Would you like to see Roy?
Yeah, sure.
Would you like to stay here?
So I've got to say, I know you guys are excited to meet him anyway.
No, no, I'm fine.
I think he'll be here in a minute or so.
Yeah, see you in a bit.
Thank you.
Come over here, please.
Very good.
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