Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 910
Nixon White House Tape 910 (May 2, 1973)
5 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 25 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Passman, Hannah, Timmons, Kissinger
President Nixon met with Representative Otto Passman, Dr. John Hannah, and other administration officials to strategize on securing passage of the Foreign Assistance Act in Congress. Passman, a key figure in the House Appropriations Committee, advised the President that the administration must shift from a grant-based aid model to a loan-based structure to ensure congressional support, particularly regarding potential aid to North Vietnam. Nixon and his team agreed to adopt this 'loan-first' strategy—which Passman framed as the 'Passman-Nixon Plan'—to navigate resistance and manage upcoming legislative hearings.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull reviewed the President’s upcoming daily schedule, focusing on coordination for meetings with H.R. Haldeman, David Packard, and David K. E. Bruce. The discussion covered logistical arrangements for a radio taping with Henry Kissinger and the necessity of keeping certain itinerary details confidential from Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The meeting concluded with instructions for Bull to finalize departure arrangements for the President's planned trip to Key Biscayne.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to discuss the mounting pressures of the Watergate investigation, focusing specifically on protecting the President’s files from potential FBI seizure and the legal strategy regarding executive privilege for upcoming grand jury testimony. They also evaluated potential candidates for White House staff reorganization, with Nixon considering the appointment of Alexander Haig as a temporary Chief of Staff to provide stability. Despite the political turmoil and personal stress, the two affirmed their determination to continue in office and weather the ongoing investigations.
This brief meeting in the Oval Office involved President Nixon and unidentified individuals to finalize details regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the discussion centered on logistical arrangements for an appearance, specifically concerning the appropriate attire. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this one-minute interaction.
An unidentified man and woman met in the Oval Office to discuss personal or administrative logistics regarding the President's schedule. The brief dialogue centers on arrangements for opening a residence, likely related to travel or facility maintenance. No major policy decisions were recorded during this interaction.