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Nixon Tapes on Presidential staff
638 conversations · page 6 of 7 · frequently with Nixon, Sanchez, Bull, Haldeman
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters and the ongoing management of the White House staff. The conversation focused on internal personnel adjustments and the strategic planning of upcoming presidential communications. No formal records of the specific dialogue exist, leaving the granular details of their decisions undocumented.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative matters. The brief conversation focused on the schedule of Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short interaction.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused primarily on the coordination of a food order for the President. No other policy matters or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this segment of the meeting.
President Richard M. Nixon and personal aide Stephen B. Bull held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct routine administrative business. This interaction served to facilitate the President's immediate morning schedule or personal logistical requirements. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this one-minute exchange.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to attend to personal and administrative matters. Their discussion centered on the handling of the President's coat and the finalization of a speech draft. The interaction concluded with Sanchez departing the office after assisting with these brief tasks.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a telephone call with Pat Buchanan. The interaction served strictly as a logistical request to connect the President with his advisor. No substantive policy matters or discussions were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, informal communication with the White House operator to facilitate a connection or confirm administrative details. The exchange remained minimal and lacked substantive policy discussion or strategic decision-making. No further actions were recorded following this administrative contact.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific transcript of the discussion remains undefined, the meeting was centered on the review of H. R. Haldeman’s daily schedule. The interaction concluded with Sanchez departing the office shortly thereafter.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative and logistical matters regarding White House personnel. The conversation focused on the scheduling of Henry A. Kissinger, specifically concerning his upcoming travel plans to New York. Additionally, the President addressed topics related to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at Camp David to discuss personal matters and administrative arrangements. The dialogue focused on the logistics surrounding dictation equipment and the physical placement of documents. The brief exchange reflects the intimate nature of their working relationship and the private administrative tasks managed by the President's personal staff.
Stephen B. Bull and Manolo Sanchez met briefly in the Oval Office to deliver a private message to President Nixon. The discussion centered on the delivery of this communication and an inquiry regarding the President's availability or physical state. No major policy decisions were made during this short exchange, which concluded as the two men exited the office.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive personal service. The brief encounter focused on the routine provision of refreshments, specifically coffee, for the President. No policy matters or significant administrative decisions were addressed during this interaction.
President Nixon met briefly with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to facilitate his departure from the workspace. The primary focus of this short interaction was the President retrieving his coat. The meeting concluded immediately as the President prepared to leave the office.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an immediate call to his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with a member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The interaction was limited to the provision of coffee during the President's morning schedule. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were documented during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address a brief personal matter. The conversation focused on locating the President's eyeglasses. The brief exchange concluded shortly thereafter when Sanchez departed the room.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of this brief communication was to request that the operator place a call to Stephen B. Bull. No further substantive policy or administrative discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a call to Press Secretary Ron Ziegler. The brief discussion centered on Ziegler's capability to manage communications and provide effective counsel. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step to secure direct contact with a key advisor.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive personal assistance. The brief interaction focused on the delivery of refreshments to the President. No major policy decisions or historical developments were recorded during this informal engagement.
President Nixon met with John D. Ehrlichman in the Oval Office to discuss administrative logistics or strategic planning. The brief exchange focused on breaking down specific tasks or information, though the transcript remains largely undefined. The meeting concluded quickly, with the unknown participant departing before 4:02 pm.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to initiate communication with a key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to reach Stephen B. Bull. The interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual and his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office. The primary activities during the meeting included the dictation of material to be typed and the provision of refreshments. No significant policy decisions or substantive political developments were recorded during the brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, informal session. The conversation centered on the President requesting a rehearsal or practice session for an unspecified upcoming event. No major policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal logistics. The brief interaction focused primarily on the arrangement of furniture, specifically the positioning of a chair within the office. No significant policy decisions were made during this informal engagement.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction focused on the President's immediate desire to conclude the conversation and dismiss his aide. No substantive policy or political matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with a member of his inner staff. No substantive policy matters or further developments were discussed during the brief call.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone exchange with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The interaction serves solely as a routine administrative request to establish a line for a follow-up conversation. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this brief operator contact.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's upcoming schedule. This brief encounter served as a routine administrative coordination between the President and his personal staff member. No further details regarding the substance of the discussion or subsequent action items are available due to the lack of a transcript.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation served to coordinate the President's transit from the Executive Office Building back to the Oval Office. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief logistical interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to conduct routine personal business. The brief interaction focused on the President's attire, specifically addressing matters related to his coat. No significant policy decisions or strategic developments occurred during this brief personal encounter.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his primary spokesperson. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, for an extremely brief administrative encounter in the Oval Office. Given the immediate departure of Woods at the same time the recording began, the interaction served as a quick exchange of instructions rather than a formal policy discussion. No significant substantive developments or policy decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a White House operator regarding the logistics of managing his communications. The discussion centered on the timing of relayed messages, specifically addressing a notification that arrived during the late night hours. No major policy decisions were made, as the interaction focused primarily on operational administrative procedures.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to handle personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused on the President's lunch, specifically consisting of fresh fruit and cottage cheese. No major policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief encounter.
President Nixon held a meeting with an unidentified individual, potentially identified in records as Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. Due to the lack of available transcripts and the minimal nature of the recorded audio, the specific substance of the discussion remains unclear. The encounter concluded with a brief exchange of acknowledgments before the visitor departed.
President Nixon held a brief, informal communication with the White House operator to address a misunderstanding regarding a previous request or staff arrival. The exchange primarily focused on clarifying whether the operator had returned to the President's location. No substantive policy or political decisions were made during this short interaction.
President Nixon engages in brief, informal casual conversation with a White House operator regarding the travel status of professional golfer Arnold Palmer. The exchange lacks substantive policy discussion or administrative decision-making, serving primarily as a moment of personal rapport between the President and staff. No significant political or official actions were initiated during this brief interaction.
President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, informal encounter. The session was primarily restricted to the provision of refreshments, and no significant policy discussions or official administrative decisions were recorded during this segment.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief three-minute engagement. The interaction served as a personal request by the President directed specifically toward Sanchez. No further details regarding the substance of the exchange or resulting action items are documented in the available record.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief interaction was limited to the provision of refreshments. No significant policy discussions or major administrative decisions occurred during this encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Old Executive Office Building. The exchange consisted of mutual well-wishes and brief greetings between the two men. No substantive policy discussions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive personal refreshments. This brief interaction served as a routine service encounter within the President's daily schedule. No substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The primary objective of the communication is to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his chief spokesperson. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occur during this administrative exchange.
President Nixon requested a glass of water from the White House operator during a brief administrative interaction. The exchange served as a mundane service request rather than a substantive policy discussion. No further actions or significant developments resulted from this brief communication.
President Nixon initiated a brief interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This exchange served a purely administrative purpose, as the President required assistance in reaching an intended party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this short communication.
President Nixon contacted his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to request a scheduling adjustment for a personal grooming appointment. Nixon directed Bull to delay his scheduled barber visit by fifteen minutes to 2:45 p.m. and explicitly instructed that the barber be told he was free to leave if the timing became inconvenient.
President Nixon directs his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to adjust his scheduled appointment with his barber. The brief interaction serves solely to reschedule the grooming session to 2:15 pm. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate a return call from H.R. Haldeman. The President requested that the operator leave a message for Haldeman to contact him once he arrived home. Nixon specified that the matter was not urgent and could wait until it was convenient for his Chief of Staff.
President Nixon interacted with the White House operator in the Old Executive Office Building to facilitate a telephonic connection. The brief encounter focused on administrative logistics regarding the placement of an outgoing call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief communication exchange.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, to provide specific instructions regarding the retrieval of a pen from the Oval Office. This brief interaction focused on logistical administrative tasks within the White House workspace. No major policy developments occurred during this brief exchange.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a private discussion. Due to the restriction of the conversation's content under a deed of gift, no further information regarding the topics or specific outcomes of this meeting is available. Consequently, the nature of their interaction remains undocumented in the public record.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss scheduling matters involving an unidentified individual. The brief exchange touched upon the individual's availability, including a reference to a symphony performance. Additionally, the President requested specific documentation to be prepared for the following day.
President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building for a brief, personal interaction. The discussion primarily consisted of an expression of gratitude from the President and a subsequent request directed toward Sanchez. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief segment.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a routing request to reach a key aide for further communication. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during the call, as it was limited to facilitating contact with staff.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to connect with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. The exchange serves as a routine administrative request for the operator to facilitate communication between the President and his staff. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this short connection.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss the retrieval of a briefcase belonging to Manolo Sanchez. The exchange was brief, centering on the logistics of securing the item. No further substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a call to his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to connect the President with his staff member. No substantive policy matters or broader political discussions were addressed during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The primary purpose of this brief encounter was for Sanchez to provide the President with refreshments. No significant policy discussions or major administrative decisions occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to his Assistant for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange serves as a procedural step to facilitate a direct line of communication between the two men. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this short administrative interaction.
President Richard Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics. The brief conversation served to coordinate internal staff movements or logistical preparations, as referenced by the cross-link to a concurrent taping session. No major policy developments occurred during this minute-long exchange.
President Nixon initiates a call to the White House operator to be connected with his Assistant for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The primary purpose of the communication is to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and Ehrlichman amidst the escalating Watergate crisis. No further substantive discussion occurs during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative request to the White House operator to be connected with John W. Dean, III. This phone call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his White House Counsel during the escalating Watergate crisis. No further policy discussion occurred during this interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate telephone calls to his top aides, H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate communication with these key advisors during a period of escalating pressure surrounding the Watergate scandal. No further substantive dialogue was captured in this recording segment.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to White House operator to be connected with John W. Dean III. This interaction serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with his legal counsel during the intensifying Watergate investigation. No further substantive discussion occurs between the President and the operator.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The interaction was brief and perfunctory, serving primarily personal support functions rather than substantive policy deliberation. No official business or significant political developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss personal matters and ensure his well-being. The brief exchange primarily functioned as a check-in between the President and his staff member. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to address the unfolding legal and political crisis involving White House Counsel John W. Dean III. The discussion focused on the implications of Dean’s recent statement as the Watergate scandal intensified. This brief meeting reflects the President's urgent efforts to monitor the evolving testimonies and internal fallout surrounding his administration's key figures.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The President requests that the operator connect him directly to Ziegler to facilitate a private communication. No substantive policy matters or further developments are discussed during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal logistics. The conversation focused specifically on the menu for the President's upcoming dinner. No broader policy or administrative developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss scheduling matters concerning National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. The brief dialogue centered on the coordination of Kissinger’s upcoming engagements and communications. No definitive policy decisions were reached during this short administrative interaction.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The interaction was brief and perfunctory, serving solely as a routine domestic service encounter. No substantive policy matters or political developments were discussed during the short meeting.
President Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman engaged in a brief, two-minute exchange following a previous discussion. The conversation focused on the President returning a call to Ehrlichman regarding ongoing administrative concerns. No substantive policy or political developments were recorded during this short follow-up interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call to the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection. He specifically directed the operator to place a call to H. R. “Bob” Haldeman. The interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his Chief of Staff.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to locate H. R. Haldeman, who was unavailable due to personal activities. After learning of Haldeman's absence, the President requested that the call be patched through to John D. Ehrlichman instead. This exchange highlights the administration's communication protocols during a period of high internal pressure.
President Nixon consulted with Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen regarding the legal status of potential immunity for John Dean, specifically inquiring whether preliminary discussions between prosecutors and Dean's legal counsel had created "immunity by estoppel." Nixon expressed concern that Dean might invoke the Fifth Amendment during upcoming legal proceedings in New York, clarifying that he would not permit any White House staffer on leave to maintain their position if they refused to testify freely. Petersen confirmed that no formal or estoppel-based immunity had been granted, and he was tasked with providing the President with an update on Dean's status and testimony plans on the following Monday.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes, as the President requested assistance in establishing communication with a key member of his staff. No substantive policy discussions or major developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request through the Camp David operator to be connected with White House Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his press office. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Charles W. Colson. The exchange served strictly as a logistical request for the operator to facilitate communication between the President and his former special counsel. No further substantive discussion took place during this brief connection.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to have Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler contact him immediately upon arriving home. The exchange reflects an urgent late-night effort to reach Ziegler following the high-stakes political developments of the day. This directive underscores the President's immediate need for consultation with his primary spokesperson during a period of intense administration crisis.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The call serves as a logistical communication to facilitate direct contact between the President and his key communications advisor during a period of significant political pressure. No further dialogue is recorded beyond this request for a line transfer.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to address administrative matters. The brief discussion primarily concerned the scheduling of National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. No other substantive policy issues or significant developments were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific nature of their discussion remains classified or redacted due to personal privacy concerns, the interaction involved routine personnel engagement. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation serves purely as an administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and his primary spokesperson. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions are discussed during this brief exchange.
Two unidentified individuals met in the Oval Office to confer while President Nixon was located in the Cabinet Room. The nature of their discussion remains obscure due to the lack of an available transcript and the absence of identified participants. Consequently, no specific policy decisions, tactical developments, or actionable outcomes can be verified from this recorded interaction.
President Nixon consulted with an unidentified individual regarding the logistical placement and location of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The discussion centered on the need to track Haig’s current whereabouts to ensure he could be reached or situated appropriately. No definitive policy decisions were reached, as the brief exchange focused solely on internal personnel management and coordination.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss the status of an item referred to as "the spider." The conversation, though extremely cryptic and truncated, reflects the President's emphasis on maintaining operational continuity within the White House staff. No specific actions or further details were clarified in this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request to speak with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The call serves as a brief logistical communication facilitated by the White House operator to connect the President with his primary spokesperson. No further policy discussion or substantive developments occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the President's immediate meal preferences. The brief exchange focused on administrative logistical support regarding Nixon's dining choices for the day. No substantive policy matters or major political decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.
President Nixon held a brief, undocumented meeting in the Oval Office to request the presence of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The primary purpose of this interaction was to secure her immediate assistance or consultation. No further details regarding the substantive nature of the discussion are preserved in the historical record.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate direct communication between the President and a member of his staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief connectivity exchange.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of H. R. Haldeman. The operator informed the President that Haldeman was attending dinner and a theater performance and would be unavailable until 10:00 p.m. Nixon decided against attempting to reach him elsewhere, opting to delay the call until later that evening.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place an outgoing call. No substantive policy discussions or policy developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call via the Camp David operator to establish a connection with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary purpose of the communication was to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy matters or political discussions occurred during this exchange, which served solely as a logistical bridge to initiate a follow-up conversation.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Lawrence M. Higby. This interaction served as an administrative request to connect the President with a member of his staff. The conversation concluded once the operator initiated the connection to Higby.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal refreshments. During the brief interaction, the President requested that Sanchez bring him an additional bottle of tea. The conversation concluded with Sanchez acknowledging the request and specifying the type of beverage to be provided.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to receive refreshments. The interaction primarily involved the service of coffee to the President. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull and an unidentified individual to finalize scheduling logistics regarding a meeting with John B. Connally, George P. Shultz, Charles DiBona, and Roy L. Ash. During the brief exchange, the unidentified visitor delivered documentation to the President. The participants confirmed that specific arrangements were secure and established a follow-up meeting for later that afternoon.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Upon learning that Ziegler had already left his office and was heading home, the President requested that a message be left for him to return the call. This brief exchange served primarily to facilitate communication between the President and his senior staff late in the evening.