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Nixon Tapes on Herbert Stein
17 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Connally, Ziegler
President Nixon and Patrick Buchanan coordinated messaging strategy regarding upcoming public appearances and economic policy, specifically the impact of recent import surcharges and Phase II of the administration's economic control plan. Nixon directed Buchanan to consult with Herbert Stein to refine talking points on economic trends and policy justifications. Additionally, the pair discussed messaging on controversial social issues, including court-ordered busing, ensuring that the President’s stance was framed within the requirements of legal compliance while maintaining a clear ideological position.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming schedule and daily appointments. The discussion centered on logistics for a forthcoming meeting with George P. Shultz and Herbert Stein regarding economic policy. This brief exchange served to finalize the President's immediate agenda before Bull exited the Oval Office.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Herbert Stein, a member of the Council of Economic Advisers. The President expressed uncertainty regarding Stein’s current location, noting he might be recuperating at home rather than the hospital. The conversation served as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication with his economic advisor.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with Herbert Stein, a member of the Council of Economic Advisers. The brief interaction served to establish communication with Stein, presumably to discuss ongoing economic policy matters. No further substantive policy decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon calls Herbert Stein to check on his recovery following eye surgery and to express the administration's need for his return. During the informal exchange, Stein shares a humorous anecdote about Dean Acheson and a Harvard reunion. The conversation concludes with Nixon advising Stein not to rush his return to work and lightheartedly joking about maintaining a political bias to the right.
President Nixon and Representative Seymour Halpern met briefly to discuss internal administration matters and personnel issues. The conversation touched upon the workload and health of economic advisor Herbert Stein. The meeting served as a short check-in between the President and the Congressman regarding current executive staff dynamics.
President Nixon consulted Secretary of the Treasury John Connally regarding the appointment of a new Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) chair to succeed Paul W. McCracken. Nixon expressed his preference for Herbert Stein, emphasizing his intelligence, loyalty, and suitability for an election year. Connally validated the choice, prompting Nixon to finalize the decision and prepare for an announcement the following day.
President Nixon met with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate a forthcoming public statement regarding the status of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and ongoing Senate actions concerning the Vietnam War. The discussion also addressed administrative changes within the Council of Economic Advisors, specifically focusing on the resignation of Paul W. McCracken and the role of Herbert Stein. The brief consultation served to align the administration's messaging on these sensitive foreign policy and economic personnel matters.
President Nixon met with aide Stephen B. Bull to review and refine the President's daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments, including meetings with George P. Shultz, Herbert Stein, and Peter B. Wilson. The primary outcome was the adjustment of timing for these high-level briefings to ensure an efficient morning workflow.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to discuss adjustments to federal economic projections and the potential appointment of a woman to the Council of Economic Advisers. Nixon expressed confidence in his economic team, specifically noting the work of Herbert Stein, while deliberating on the optics and inclusion of a female representative on the council. This brief meeting served to refine internal staffing considerations and budgetary messaging.
President Nixon and John B. Connally discussed a range of administrative and economic concerns, including a warning to keep Herbert Stein's public statements aligned with the administration's economic control strategy. They agreed that the Cabinet committee should focus on increasing the competitiveness of U.S. products rather than dwelling on potential failures or labor disputes. Additionally, Nixon requested that Connally develop a proposal for a national youth service program, which would provide non-military alternatives for civilian service at local, state, or federal levels.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated the messaging and scheduling for press briefings regarding John B. Connally’s upcoming address on international monetary policy. The discussion focused on ensuring that economic statements from the Council of Economic Advisers and other officials remained aligned with Connally’s position. Haldeman received instructions to consult with key figures, including Herbert Stein, Nathaniel Samuels, and Connally, to manage personnel concerns and maintain a unified administrative stance on economic affairs.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to facilitate administrative communications while stationed at the retreat. He requested a phone call to Herbert Stein and inquired about the whereabouts of H. R. Haldeman. Additionally, the President arranged a meeting with Mr. Holloman, confirming his availability upon the aide's arrival at the site.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated their schedules for a meeting at Camp David following Haldeman's arrival. After acknowledging the delay in reaching Herbert Stein, the two agreed to discuss pending administrative business once Haldeman finished lunch. The brief exchange served primarily to establish the logistical framework for their upcoming consultation.
President Nixon, Charles Colson, and Stephen Bull discussed the administration's record on unemployment, comparing figures from 1969 to 1972 and considering its relationship to the Vietnam War. They also touched upon public relations strategies, mentioning Clark MacGregor and George McGovern, and reviewed upcoming scheduling matters, including a meeting with Pat Nixon. The conversation also briefly referenced poll data from Gallup and Harris.
President Nixon and aide Stephen B. Bull reviewed the presidential schedule, focusing on the logistical arrangements for upcoming Cabinet swearing-in ceremonies and pending confirmations. The discussion addressed the scale and protocol for these events, with Nixon deciding to limit group ceremonies to undersecretaries and agency heads while excluding assistant secretaries to streamline the process. They also coordinated details regarding a scheduled meeting with Eisaku Sato and a private session with Herbert Stein.
President Nixon consulted Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler about delaying the release of Herbert Stein’s economic report to avoid competition with other news cycles. Despite Ziegler's concerns regarding legal requirements and legislative constraints, Nixon insisted on shifting the briefing to an AM release schedule. The President directed Ziegler to prioritize this change, dismissing potential congressional backlash.