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Conversation 918-024

TapeTape 918StartTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 12:21 PMEndTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 12:24 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss the logistics and morale surrounding Kissinger’s upcoming diplomatic trip to Paris. The President reflected on his recent meeting with Haile Selassie and offered encouragement to Kissinger, emphasizing the significance of his mission despite the administration's broader political stresses. The exchange served primarily to bolster Kissinger’s confidence and confirm the scheduling for his departure.

Henry KissingerHaile SelassieDiplomacyWhite House moraleForeign policy mission
AudioNARA Description

On May 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:24 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 918-024 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 918-24

Date: May 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:21 pm and 12:24 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.

     President’s previous meeting with Haile Selassie
           -Delivery of prepared remarks
                 -Duration
           -President’s statement to Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft
                 -Kissinger’s schedule
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Well, here's the track for your trip.
I want you to know just what a tremendously and profound meaning to her.
I listened to a 45-minute speech on His Majesty.
I think it was 55.
You know, when the scope call came in, I said, where's Kirsten?
Where's Kirsten?
He said, well, he's very busy right now.
I said, the hell he is.
Then he said, oh, yes, he's going to Paris tomorrow.
But I know you were avoiding that thing.
But I want you to know that in these days, the readers worry about crap, and the rest have a few laughs.
Yeah.
Everything's going to go wrong.
Huh.
Not sure.
Have it happen to me always.
That's right.
All right.
Don't be down.
You've got a big, important mission.
OK.
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