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Nixon Tapes on Office of Management and Budget
46 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Cole, Shultz, Haldeman
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, then the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The interaction served as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and Shultz. No further substantive discussion occurred during this short exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This interaction serves as a routine administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key member of his economic advisory team. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this brief recorded segment.
President Nixon calls Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin to announce his decision to support the Agricultural Extension Service, effectively overruling the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) staff and siding with the Secretary. Nixon emphasizes the political importance of the service to the American farm community and instructs Hardin to communicate this victory to the department. Additionally, the President speaks with Claude W. Gifford of the Farm Journal to personally encourage him to accept an appointment within the administration.
An unidentified caller requests that a connection be made to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an individual named Julie. The brief interaction functions primarily as an administrative request to facilitate communication with agency staff. No further substantive policy discussions occur before the line transitions to dead air.
President Nixon and Treasury Secretary John Connally coordinated a briefing for a delegation including Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin, General George Lincoln, and Peter Flanigan regarding a scheduled federal response to the Texas drought. The President directed Connally to meet with these officials to review their itinerary and logistical maps before their departure. Furthermore, Nixon advised Connally to remain in Washington rather than join the trip to avoid unfavorable political optics.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with George P. Shultz. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy decisions or substantive matters are discussed during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz, then the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for a connection.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his Director of the Office of Management and Budget for a subsequent discussion. No further policy matters or substantive exchanges occur during this connection process.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This interaction reflects the routine administrative process used by the President to initiate high-level consultations.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Caspar Weinberger. This interaction served purely as an administrative step to connect the President with a key member of the Office of Management and Budget. No further policy discussions or substantive developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephonic communication with George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to initiate contact with Shultz. No substantive policy discussions or further actions were recorded during this specific administrative exchange.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office to briefly discuss the scheduling arrangements for George P. Shultz. The meeting lasted no more than two minutes and focused exclusively on coordinating the Director of the Office of Management and Budget's availability. No further policy discussions or significant strategic decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Kenneth R. Cole, Jr. and George P. Shultz to discuss budget overages in the Agriculture and Labor-HEW appropriations bills. The participants evaluated the political feasibility of a veto, concluding that the Labor-HEW bill lacked the necessary support to sustain a veto while the Agriculture bill presented a difficult political optics challenge due to attached HUD water and sewer grants. Ultimately, the President decided to sign the bills rather than pursue a veto, opting instead to direct agencies like the OMB to manage budget outlays through administrative strategies such as impounding funds or delaying grants.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with George P. Shultz, then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This brief administrative call served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his key advisor. The conversation concluded with the operator initiating the connection to Shultz as requested.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to facilitate a connection with George Shultz, then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The exchange serves as a brief administrative bridge to reach the cabinet member for policy discussions. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short operational recording.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions took place during this administrative request.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with George P. Shultz, then the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The call served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Shultz. No further substantive discussion occurred during this recording segment.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the preparation and framing of a forthcoming economic policy statement. Nixon emphasized the need for a concise, punchy document that clarifies the administration's stance on price increases and clearly defines responsibility for current economic conditions. He instructed Haldeman to oversee the drafting process, coordinating with staff such as Raymond Price and Patrick Buchanan to ensure the message is delivered effectively.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz. The brief exchange serves as a logistical communication to facilitate a private consultation between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No further substantive discussion occurs during this recording.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz. The brief interaction serves primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions occur during this exchange.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical precursor to a subsequent policy or personnel discussion between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy decisions or political developments are finalized during this specific interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The conversation serves solely as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief operator-assisted exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to connect the President with his Office of Management and Budget Director. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact George P. Shultz. The conversation serves solely as a logistical request to establish communication with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to George P. Shultz. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to connect the President with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon met with W. Allen Wallis, Frederick Mosteller, and George P. Shultz to receive a report from the Commission on Federal Statistics regarding the state and efficacy of the U.S. federal statistical system. The discussion focused on improving the credibility and accuracy of government data, the need to strengthen the Statistical Policy Division within the Office of Management and Budget, and the necessity of maintaining high standards for economic indicators like the GNP. Additionally, the participants addressed concerns regarding data confidentiality, the potential for a quinquennial census, and the importance of ensuring that policymakers base decisions on accurate, non-politicized information.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time. The brief exchange serves as a procedural step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz. The interaction serves as a functional communication bridge to facilitate a direct discussion between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No further policy or substantive matters are addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a conference call with Office of Management and Budget Director George P. Shultz and Deputy Director Caspar Weinberger. The objective of the call was to coordinate a direct discussion with his two key budget advisors. The operator confirmed the request and immediately initiated the process to connect the participants.
President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to be connected with George P. Shultz. The conversation served as a brief administrative request to facilitate this communication with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy discussions took place during this short exchange.
President Nixon received an update from the White House operator regarding the location of Office of Management and Budget Director George P. Shultz, who was currently testifying on Capitol Hill. Upon learning that Shultz would not return until late afternoon, the President declined the offer to track him down. Nixon decided to pursue an alternative method for handling the matter instead of waiting for Shultz's return.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The brief exchange served exclusively as a procedural request to establish a line of communication with Shultz. No substantive policy matters or further details were discussed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The primary purpose of this communication was to connect with George P. Shultz, then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No further details regarding the substance of the subsequent conversation were recorded.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz, who was serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to connecting the telephone line.
Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Egil Krogh, and members of the Domestic Council met to coordinate White House legislative strategies, address internal communication issues with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and manage specific policy challenges. The group discussed delicate administrative and legal matters, including the handling of environmental regulations, lobbying by tax-exempt organizations, and the management of a Justice Department lawsuit regarding Texas offshore oil and fishing rights. Krogh emphasized the difficulty of communicating with John Connally and expressed concerns regarding the internal bureaucratic processes and potential for staff friction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Caspar Weinberger. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication between the President and the then-Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed H. R. Haldeman to direct OMB Director Caspar Weinberger to immediately terminate federal funding for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Nixon expressed frustration that John Ehrlichman had previously delayed this action due to influence from George Shultz. Haldeman confirmed he would relay the order to Weinberger to ensure the funding cutoff was executed as demanded.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to discuss the internal ranking and status of various high-level administration officials. The conversation focused on assessing individuals such as Caspar Weinberger, George Shultz, and Donald Rumsfeld, as well as the organizational structure of the Office of Management and Budget. They also briefly touched upon matters related to the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to George P. Shultz, who was then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This interaction served purely as a logistical step to establish communication with Shultz. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to George P. Shultz. This brief interaction serves as a routine administrative step to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Caspar W. Weinberger, who was then serving as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical administrative step to initiate an official consultation. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon called James T. Lynn to offer encouragement regarding Lynn’s pending cabinet confirmation and to explain the scheduling delay for upcoming cabinet meetings. The two discussed the progress of the confirmation process in the Senate, specifically addressing political hurdles raised by Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. They also briefly commended outgoing Secretary George W. Romney for his recent public stance on housing, acknowledging the behind-the-scenes role played by Paul O'Neill at the Office of Management and Budget in shaping that position.
President Nixon held a ceremonial gathering in the Cabinet Room with key staff from the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to sign the 1974 Budget Message. The meeting served primarily as an opportunity for the President to acknowledge the career civil servants in attendance, noting their years of service and the vital role they played in federal operations. Nixon shared lighthearted personal anecdotes about his own early work experience while distributing souvenir pens to those involved in the budget's development.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent telephone connection with Roy L. Ash, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to initiate an official call between the two men. No substantive policy matters or further details were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon requested that the Camp David operator connect him via telephone to Roy L. Ash, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his budget chief. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Alexander Haig met to discuss strategies for stabilizing the administration amidst the ongoing Watergate crisis and internal personnel challenges. They reviewed the results of Nixon's recent meeting with Congressional leaders and debated necessary shifts in White House staff organization, particularly concerning the influence of Roy Ash and the role of the Office of Management and Budget. A significant focus of the discussion was managing the departure of Secretary of State William P. Rogers and neutralizing the perceived lack of public confidence, with Nixon emphasizing a plan to increase his own public profile through frequent travel to engage directly with labor, farm, and industry stakeholders.