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Nixon Tapes on Henry Kissinger
1,237 conversations · page 13 of 13 · frequently with Nixon, Ziegler, Haig, Scowcroft
President Nixon, Secretary of State William P. Rogers, and Assistant Secretary Joseph J. Sisco discussed the development of a statement for U.S. Ambassador to the UN John A. Scali regarding Security Council operations. The participants coordinated how Scali should address the press following his meeting with the President. Additionally, the conversation touched upon the ongoing Paris peace negotiations, with Nixon suggesting that Henry Kissinger personally brief Rogers on the latest developments.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his primary foreign policy advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the administration's strategy for managing the ongoing Watergate investigation and related press inquiries. The pair reviewed the status of documents detailing Nixon's past meetings with John W. Dean III, with Nixon emphasizing that these discussions did not involve a cover-up until March 21, 1973. Additionally, they coordinated the public messaging regarding Henry Kissinger's upcoming trip to Paris and the administration’s efforts to counter negative media narratives and political attacks.
President Nixon and his aide Stephen B. Bull met to coordinate administrative logistics and scheduling, including the President's upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. The discussion involved the management of the President's daily agenda and the status of specific clerical or office tasks that remained incomplete. Bull confirmed the President's availability to remain in the office until 8:00 pm to facilitate the completion of these pending duties.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss urgent diplomatic developments regarding the Paris peace talks, specifically tensions between Henry Kissinger and the South Vietnamese government. Following advice from Kissinger, Nixon agrees to meet with Ambassador Tran Kim Phuong to address these critical issues. Consequently, the President adjusts his upcoming schedule, including postponing a bipartisan Congressional meeting and coordinating a private dinner with John Connally, Bryce Harlow, and Haig.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics of a meeting with South Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Kim Phuong. Following a message from Henry Kissinger regarding the Ambassador’s status, the President instructs Haig to contact the Ambassador to ensure he remains in the country. They conclude the discussion by determining whether the President’s personal presence at the upcoming meeting is necessary.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss his upcoming schedule. The conversation focused on preparations for an impending meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to briefly review internal administrative matters. The primary focus of the discussion concerned the scheduling of Henry A. Kissinger’s upcoming staff meeting. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter, with no further significant developments recorded.
President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates to discuss administrative logistics and scheduling matters, specifically concerning an upcoming meeting with Henry Kissinger. Beyond the professional agenda, the two engaged in casual conversation regarding the President’s travel plans to Florida and Yates's recent personal activities. The discussion concluded with the President finalizing his schedule and confirming his preference for refreshments.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to coordinate his official schedule and upcoming public engagements. The discussion focused on arranging a meeting with Henry A. Kissinger and facilitating a press photograph as recommended by Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation concluded with the President finalizing these administrative and media-related logistical arrangements.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction serves as the preliminary step for a subsequent discussion between the two men regarding national security affairs or ongoing foreign policy developments. No further substance is provided in the recording, marking the connection as a routine logistical exchange.
President Nixon initiates a routine administrative request to connect with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The exchange serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate an upcoming high-level policy consultation. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon and General Brent Scowcroft met to discuss the status of stalled Vietnam peace negotiations, specifically focusing on Henry Kissinger’s ongoing efforts in Paris to finalize a communiqué. The conversation centered on South Vietnam’s refusal to accept proposed language regarding elections and territorial zones of control, which the President viewed as minor procedural hurdles. Nixon and Scowcroft expressed deep concern that a failure to reach an agreement would alienate Congress and accelerate U.S. isolationism, potentially jeopardizing the long-term survival of the South Vietnamese government.
General Brent Scowcroft updated President Nixon on ongoing Vietnam negotiations following a lengthy meeting reported by Henry Kissinger. To pressure Saigon during this critical window, Nixon directed Scowcroft to expedite a cable emphasizing that South Vietnamese intransigence risks jeopardizing crucial U.S. congressional support and aid. Nixon instructed Scowcroft to explicitly promise public support for Saigon's position if they agree to move forward, aiming to prevent Congress from using the stalemate as a justification to cut off assistance.
President Nixon and Ronald Ziegler reviewed media strategies and potential responses to the ongoing Ervin Committee hearings regarding the Watergate scandal. The discussion focused on managing public perception through favorable opinion columns and editorials, while also coordinating the timing of an upcoming presidential address on economic policy and an energy-related press briefing by Henry Kissinger. The participants concluded that while the White House could facilitate public support, it was more effective to rely on spontaneous public resentment toward the committee's proceedings.
President Nixon directed General Brent Scowcroft to inform Henry Kissinger about a successful arrangement with Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy Dobrynin regarding the upcoming summit with Leonid Brezhnev at San Clemente, which would be limited to a small group of key principals. The two also discussed sensitive Vietnam negotiations, specifically the pressure being placed on South Vietnam to finalize a communique. Nixon emphasized that he had provided personal assurances to the South Vietnamese and warned that failure to comply would risk the loss of Congressional funding.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discussed the positive media reception of Henry Kissinger’s recent Paris briefing and logistics regarding the President’s upcoming economic address. Nixon emphasized the importance of securing favorable press coverage and instructed Ziegler to coordinate photo opportunities with the Cabinet and Congressional leaders. To prevent premature media leaks, Nixon strictly ordered that the text of his economic speech be withheld from Cabinet members and legislators until 7:00 p.m., shortly before the address.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the restricted release of sensitive documents to specific leaders. They decide that the text of the materials should not be provided early to these individuals, scheduling a formal delivery to their offices for 7:00 pm. This instruction serves to maintain strict control over the distribution of information during a politically sensitive period.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the positive public response to the President's recent economic speech and strategize on handling Vice President Spiro Agnew’s upcoming meeting. They address the ongoing Watergate investigations, with Nixon expressing his intent to eventually attack the Ervin Committee once he has sufficient political leverage. Additionally, Nixon instructs Haig to ensure Henry Kissinger remains focused on foreign policy briefings—specifically regarding Vietnam, the "Year of Europe," and Leonid Brezhnev’s visit—while explicitly avoiding any comments on Watergate or wiretapping.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate his upcoming schedule and staff interactions. He requested that press secretary Ronald Ziegler report to him following a briefing with Henry Kissinger. Additionally, Nixon directed that J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. be brought in for a meeting.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief interaction served as a formal request to connect the President with his top foreign policy aide for an urgent discussion. The primary objective of the communication was to facilitate immediate contact between the two officials.
President Nixon communicated with the White House operator to facilitate a scheduled meeting with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The discussion served as an administrative coordination effort to ensure Kissinger was brought into the Oval Office for their private consultation. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief logistical exchange.
Henry A. Kissinger met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to discuss undisclosed matters during a period of intense diplomatic activity. As the transcript is unavailable, the specific policy decisions or action items remain undocumented. The meeting took place amidst Kissinger's ongoing responsibilities regarding international relations and domestic foreign policy strategy.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss logistics and planning for the upcoming visit of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, specifically focusing on the itinerary for Camp David and the presidential yacht, the Sequoia. Kissinger updates the President on the Soviet Union's attempt to offer a non-aggression treaty to China, noting that the Chinese rejected the overture due to their ongoing relationship with the United States. The participants resolve to maintain flexibility regarding the Brezhnev schedule while ensuring the Soviet leader's security concerns are addressed.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to briefly discuss the President's daily schedule. The conversation focused on upcoming engagements, specifically noting a scheduled meeting with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. No other substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone call. The sole purpose of the communication was to establish a connection with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No other substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to request an outgoing telephone call to his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. This administrative interaction served as the necessary bridge to facilitate a direct line of communication between the President and his top foreign policy official. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon and the Camp David operator discuss an incoming communication attempt from National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Upon being informed that Kissinger is currently occupied on another line, Nixon authorizes the operator to have Kissinger return the call at a later time. The brief exchange serves primarily as a logistical coordination to facilitate an impending discussion between the President and his advisor.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent connection with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct consultation with Kissinger. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange, as its sole purpose was to establish the telephonic link between the President and his advisor.
President Nixon coordinated his schedule with the Camp David operator, specifically requesting a telephone call to Henry Kissinger. The discussion also addressed the afternoon arrival of Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo and the President's unavailability due to ongoing meetings. Nixon ultimately decided to delay his return call to Rebozo until later in the afternoon.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke briefly to coordinate their immediate availability for discussions. Nixon inquired about Kissinger's current schedule and potential meetings to ensure they were prepared for upcoming engagements, including the President's scheduled meeting with Soviet Union officials. The call functioned primarily as a logistical check-in to align their respective calendars while at Camp David.
President Nixon held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to coordinate his schedule, possibly involving National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on administrative planning and the structure of the President's upcoming appointments. No definitive decisions were recorded due to the lack of a transcript, though the encounter highlights the internal management of the executive calendar during this period.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate an immediate briefing and facilitate communication with Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on identifying Kissinger’s current location to ensure the prompt delivery of sensitive materials. Nixon directed Bull to expedite these efforts, prioritizing the rapid transfer of information.
President Nixon consulted with an unknown aide regarding the status of Henry Kissinger’s current schedule and his ongoing meetings with Leonid Brezhnev. The discussion focused on coordinating a potential phone conversation between the President and Kissinger, who was occupied with events in the East Room involving business leaders. The exchange served as a brief administrative check-in to facilitate direct communication during the diplomatic visit.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to request an immediate meeting with Henry Kissinger. The President directs the operator to have Kissinger brought directly to the Oval Office. No other topics are addressed during this brief logistical exchange.
President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the positive media coverage surrounding the summit with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and the recent Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War. Nixon emphasizes that the success of these diplomatic efforts rests on the personal commitment and political will of both leaders to maintain the agreement. He instructs Ziegler to ensure Henry Kissinger conveys this narrative of mutual resolve to the press, highlighting the significance of the shift in US-Soviet relations.
President Nixon met with an unknown visitor to address scheduling concerns regarding Henry Kissinger. The discussion centered on a delay in Kissinger’s arrival and the logistical impossibility of cancelling a subsequent appointment with the National Commission on Fire Prevention. No significant policy actions were taken beyond the management of the President's immediate calendar.