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Nixon Tapes on White House operations
4,967 conversations · page 40 of 50 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Sanchez, Colson
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent call to Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. Upon learning that Haldeman was unavailable until late evening, the President declined the operator’s offer to page him. The exchange ended without further action regarding the call.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to William E. Timmons. The exchange serves solely as an administrative bridge to connect the President with his Assistant for Legislative Affairs. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief communication.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to cancel a planned call to William E. Timmons, who was attending a reception at the Capitol Hill Club. The President decided not to pursue the contact, choosing to let the matter go for the evening. No further actions or significant developments resulted from this brief communication.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator promptly facilitated the request to connect the President with Julie at Camp David. The brief exchange served exclusively as a logistical coordination to initiate this personal communication.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics regarding the President’s daily agenda. The primary focus of the brief interaction was the scheduling of an upcoming appointment. Nixon concluded the discussion by finalizing plans to call an unidentified individual the following day.
An unidentified man and woman met in the Oval Office to coordinate a departure or transition involving personnel. The participants briefly discussed the logistics of opening a door to facilitate their exit and noted the presence of a crowd outside. The conversation concludes abruptly as the individuals prioritize moving away from the immediate area.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to summon Charles W. Colson to the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange serves as a logistical coordination to facilitate an immediate, in-person consultation between the President and his special counsel. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short communication.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The recording consists entirely of administrative dictation related to the President's personal notes and correspondence. No substantive policy discussions or major political developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to John D. Ehrlichman after learning that H. R. Haldeman was unavailable. The conversation served as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate contact with a key advisor. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this short exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with aide Stephen B. Bull. After being informed of Bull's current location, the President instructed the operator to have Bull return the call upon his arrival. The brief exchange served purely as a logistical coordination to arrange a follow-up discussion between the President and his staff member.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to contact his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This administrative exchange serves the primary purpose of facilitating internal staff coordination. No further policy or strategic discussions occur during this short connection.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to reach the President's personal aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
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 Nixon directs the White House operator to place an urgent follow-up call to Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange serves solely as a logistical instruction to facilitate direct communication with a key aide. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss logistical preparations for an upcoming trip. The conversation focused on procuring essential supplies, specifically batteries and additional recording tapes for the President's use. The two also briefly touched upon arrangements for refreshments.
Charles W. Colson contacts the White House operator to request a connection to his staff. This brief administrative exchange serves as a routine coordination effort for Colson to communicate with his office. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occur during this brief interaction.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly conferred regarding the status of Daniel P. Moynihan's confirmation, noting that a unanimous voice vote had been secured. The discussion also addressed the President’s upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating a meeting with Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton. The exchange concluded with the participants acknowledging the necessity of finalizing the pending votes.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct brief administrative business. The discussion focused on logistical matters regarding John D. Ehrlichman's office space. No major policy developments occurred during the short exchange.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to former First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the President and Mrs. Johnson. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Mrs. James Mulligan, the wife of a recently returned Navy captain. Nixon requested that the operator obtain the necessary contact information for Mrs. Mulligan through the National Security Agency. This call was initiated as part of the President's outreach efforts regarding returning prisoners of war.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a phone call to Mrs. James Mulligan, the wife of a recently returned Navy captain. The purpose of the request is to facilitate a conversation with the spouse of a returning service member. This interaction highlights the President's personal involvement in outreach efforts regarding military personnel returning from duty.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office for a brief interaction. The brief, seven-minute exchange consisted of standard greetings and the delivery of unspecified materials or information. No substantive policy discussions or significant presidential directives were recorded during this encounter.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary procedural step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Secretary of State. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon met briefly with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate his daily schedule and manage administrative logistics. The discussion centered on arrangements for a telephone call with Julie Nixon Eisenhower and the handling of incoming messages regarding corsages. The brief exchange concluded with the President and Bull addressing minor clerical items before Bull departed the Oval Office.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull coordinate a brief meeting or phone call with Donald Rumsfeld before his departure for Brussels. Nixon expresses a desire to bid Rumsfeld farewell, tasking Bull with determining whether a personal meeting at the National Airport or a telephone call would be more convenient given Rumsfeld’s travel schedule. The discussion serves as a logistical arrangement to facilitate this brief high-level interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further policy or strategic discussions took place during this short connection.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate his daily itinerary. The primary focus of the brief discussion was to confirm the logistics for an upcoming meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Following the confirmation of these scheduling details, the meeting concluded shortly thereafter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Hollywood producer John Ford. Acting on instructions from S. Bruce Herschensohn, the President requested that the operator locate Ford’s contact information through his former office, managed by a Mr. Hutchinson. The primary objective of the call was to establish communication with Ford for the President.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to an unidentified individual. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with an external party. No specific policy details or substantive discussions were recorded during this brief operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This routine interaction served as a administrative step to connect the President with a third party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this brief telephonic coordination.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss preparations for an upcoming radio address. The conversation focused on the logistical and structural details required for the broadcast. This meeting served to coordinate executive messaging strategy during a period of significant administrative activity.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction serves strictly as a procedural effort to establish contact with a family member. No other substantive political or administrative matters are addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss administrative tasks and revisions to a draft document. The conversation focused on specific markings, numbering changes, and the handling of cards. The meeting concluded with instructions regarding the delivery of materials to the residence.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule. The discussion focused on coordinating upcoming appointments, specifically regarding meetings with Edward L. Morgan and Admiral Thomas H. Moorer. A key outcome of the consultation was the confirmation of General Brent G. Scowcroft’s attendance at the Moorer meeting and the planning for related announcements.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, on hold. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to manage the President's telephonic communications. No substantive policy matters or further actions were discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a brief, informal discussion regarding upcoming scheduling arrangements. The conversation focused on coordinating a planned gathering or appearance, specifically confirming a meeting time of 6:00 p.m. The interaction concluded with lighthearted personal remarks, reflecting their family relationship.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office to discuss lunch arrangements and coordinate logistical details regarding a radio speech. The conversation focused on the practical coordination of the President's personal schedule and upcoming communications commitments. No major policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request to the White House operator to be connected with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. This administrative exchange serves the purpose of facilitating direct communication between the President and his staff. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of a meeting with George H.W. Bush. The discussion centered on adjusting the timing of Bush's visit, with Nixon requesting that Bull coordinate the appointment around other existing obligations. Ultimately, Nixon directed Bull to reach out to his staff to finalize the updated meeting time.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate personal arrangements for visiting various dining establishments and cafes. The brief discussion focused on logistical coordination for these informal outings. No significant policy or political matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate communication with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to place a telephone call. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon directed Stephen B. Bull to coordinate a cabinet meeting scheduled for the following Friday. Bull was tasked with verifying the availability of Vice President Spiro Agnew and George Shultz to provide briefings at the session. Nixon emphasized his preference for both officials to attend but authorized the meeting to proceed if at least one of them was confirmed.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Hobart D. Lewis, the president and editor-in-chief of Reader's Digest, at his office in New York. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes to facilitate contact between the President and the media executive. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief request for operator assistance.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and the Secretary. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.
President Nixon held a brief three-minute meeting with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office. The discussion appears to have centered on the President's upcoming daily schedule. No specific policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with an unknown woman in the Oval Office to coordinate the handling of specific correspondence. During the brief discussion, the President instructed the visitor to leave two letters on his desk rather than mailing them immediately. The interaction focused on ensuring the proper temporary storage and subsequent dispatch of this personal documentation.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to his close friend and confidant, Charles “Bebe” Rebozo. The brief exchange serves as an administrative directive to facilitate communication between the President and Rebozo. No further substantive policy matters are discussed in this recording.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief exchange served solely as a request for the operator to connect the President with his daughter. No further administrative or political business was discussed during this brief communication.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to William E. Timmons, then serving as the Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. This brief exchange serves strictly as an administrative coordination to facilitate direct communication between the President and his congressional liaison. No further policy discussions or substantive matters occur during this connection.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to connect the President with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were addressed during this connection.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to facilitate communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or official government business were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to entertainer Bob Hope, who is located in California. This brief administrative interaction serves solely to facilitate communication between the President and the celebrity. No substantive policy discussions or political decisions occur during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his aide, Stephen B. Bull. This brief administrative interaction served as a routing request to facilitate direct communication with a member of the President's staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short exchange.
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 contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his close friend and confidant, Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo. The brief exchange served strictly as an administrative request to initiate this private communication. No substantive policy discussions or further actions were recorded during this brief interaction.
Unidentified maintenance personnel accessed the Cabinet Room to perform work in the White House. This brief, one-minute recording captures routine operations rather than substantive political or policy discussions. No decisions or developments of historical significance occurred during this encounter.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served solely as a logistical request to initiate this communication. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Stephen B. Bull. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to locate and connect the President with a member of his staff. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief request.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding an administrative or logistical matter during a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily served to facilitate communication or call routing as part of the President's daily operational workflow. No further records or transcripts exist to elaborate on the specific subject of the request or subsequent actions taken.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull briefly discuss logistical concerns regarding communication equipment, specifically expressing a desire to remove a ten-minute limitation on a 'back line.' The conversation focuses on ensuring the operational efficiency of the President’s telephone or recording infrastructure. No further substantive policy decisions were reached during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his aide, Patrick J. Buchanan. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with a senior staff member. No policy discussions occurred during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with William E. Timmons, then serving as an assistant to the President for legislative affairs. The brief communication serves as a standard administrative directive to establish a direct line of contact with a key staff member. No policy discussions occur during this exchange, as the call functions solely to facilitate subsequent communication.
President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal arrangements. The brief interaction focused specifically on food-related matters. No further administrative or policy developments were recorded during this segment of the conversation.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to the renowned orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy in Philadelphia. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to facilitate the connection between the President and the musician. No substantive political or policy discussions took place during this administrative interaction.
An unidentified man and woman met in the President's office to conduct a brief, informal exchange. The limited audio evidence suggests the participants engaged in polite pleasantries, including inquiries about an unnamed individual and a farewell greeting. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions are recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request for the White House operator to connect him with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor regarding ongoing foreign policy matters. The interaction concluded immediately after the President issued his instructions to the operator.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served solely as an administrative bridge to facilitate this private communication. No substantive policy matters or political topics were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding the status of a placed call to Reverend Billy Graham. Upon learning that Graham was unavailable at his hotel in Atlanta, the President declined the offer to leave a message. He ultimately decided to postpone the communication and attempt to reach Graham again the following day.
President Nixon initiates a brief request to the White House operator to be connected with Harry Dent. The operator clarifies that Dent is currently occupied on another call. This exchange serves as a routine administrative effort to facilitate communication between the President and his advisor.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to political advisor Harry S. Dent. The operator noted that Dent might currently be in South Carolina, though he could have already returned to Washington. This brief interaction served as a logistical attempt by the President to initiate contact with a key staff member for unspecified discussion.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a meeting with Harry S. Dent, who was visiting Washington D.C. The operator informed the President that Dent was in town and expected at the White House shortly. Nixon acknowledged the update and requested that the information be relayed to Steve, confirming that arrangements for the interaction were in progress.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator while Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler was present in the Oval Office. Although no transcript exists for this brief exchange, the interaction reflects the President's routine administrative coordination during a period of high-level activity. Ziegler departed the room immediately following this brief engagement, marking the conclusion of his brief appearance.
President Nixon initiated a brief contact with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This interaction functioned as a routine administrative task to establish communication with an unnamed external party. No substantive policy discussions or policy decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical request to initiate private communication between the President and a family member. No policy matters or substantive political business were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon attempted to reach his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, via a telephone call placed through the White House operator. Upon learning she was temporarily unavailable, the President instructed the operator to have her return the call at her convenience. The interaction served strictly as a personal check-in with no substantive policy or administrative matters discussed.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham. This brief exchange served as a logistical request to initiate direct communication between the President and the prominent evangelist. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to reattempt a telephone connection to evangelist William F. “Billy” Graham. This brief exchange served as a procedural request to facilitate communication between the President and Graham. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. He specified that Ziegler should be asked to step away from a meeting with the Vice President to take the call. This exchange served as a logistical coordination to facilitate an urgent discussion between the President and his press secretary.
President Nixon briefly conversed with the White House operator to address a logistics issue regarding seating arrangements. Due to the lack of available space, the President instructed the operator to hold the request and indicated he would call back to resolve the matter. No other substantive policy or administrative topics were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request through the White House operator to summon Stephen B. Bull to the Oval Office. This directive serves as a procedural step to facilitate an immediate in-person meeting between the President and his aide. No substantive policy or political discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy matters or major decisions were recorded during this brief coordination.
President Nixon held a brief, one-minute meeting with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, in the Oval Office. Given the extremely limited duration of the interaction, no substantive policy matters or administrative developments were recorded. The encounter served primarily as a brief administrative check-in between the President and a member of his immediate staff.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing connection to another party. This brief interaction served an administrative purpose, functioning solely to initiate a telephonic communication. No substantive policy discussions or policy-related decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met to manage the logistical complexities of the President’s daily schedule, focusing on meeting durations and the coordination of upcoming appointments. They discussed specific scheduling challenges regarding meetings with Hafez Ismail, Charles S. Rhyne, and various members of Congress, with Nixon emphasizing the need for more realistic time allotments for these encounters. Additionally, the President directed Bull to improve the system for managing congressional visits and finalized arrangements for a party hosted by Senator Strom Thurmond.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Reverend Billy Graham, who was currently traveling home. The President established protocol for the operator to follow should Graham attempt to contact him during a planned one-hour absence. No significant policy decisions were made, as the exchange focused strictly on scheduling and communication logistics.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. This brief interaction served administrative purposes to establish contact with another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during the exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to manage his incoming communications as he prepared to depart the office for an extended period. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the return of a pending phone call later in the day. The President confirmed his unavailability, effectively placing his immediate call schedule on hold.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. Upon learning that she was already occupied on another line, the President instructed the operator to place the call once her line became available. This brief exchange reflects standard administrative procedures for internal White House communications.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection for Henry Kissinger to speak with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This administrative request was made to coordinate high-level communication between the National Security Advisor and the State Department. The interaction serves as a routine procedural step for managing presidential staff logistics.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his upcoming daily schedule and manage personal logistics. The discussion focused on the appointments and movements of key individuals, specifically Rose Mary Woods, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox. No major policy decisions were reached, as the meeting was primarily administrative in nature to organize the President’s domestic and professional itinerary.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to discuss administrative or scheduling matters, possibly involving Franklin R. Gannon. Due to the limited nature of the record, the conversation appears to focus on routine White House operations and the coordination of personnel. No significant policy decisions or major developments are captured in the available transcript.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate a scheduled meeting with attorney Charles S. Rhyne. The brief discussion served to manage the President's calendar and prepare for Rhyne's visit. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this transitionary exchange.
Stephen B. Bull met with unidentified individuals in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics and housekeeping matters. The brief discussion centered on cleaning the office space and reviewing the President’s upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this routine administrative engagement.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to coordinate his daily schedule and manage upcoming appointments. The discussion focused on facilitating meetings involving key staff members, specifically H.R. Haldeman’s interaction with Anne L. Armstrong and a briefing with William E. Timmons. Bull was tasked with managing these logistical arrangements to ensure the President's scheduled commitments proceeded as planned.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building to review logistical details of the President's schedule. The discussion centered on routine personal arrangements and administrative tasks related to the President's daily agenda. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this brief administrative briefing.
President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Thomas Hart. This brief exchange serves strictly as a logistical connection to facilitate communication between the President and Hart. No substantive policy matters or further developments are discussed during this interaction.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to connect the President with another party for official communications. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon and Thomas Hart held a brief meeting to coordinate the logistics and distribution of administrative documents. The discussion centered on the scheduling and handling of copy production for materials to be reviewed in the office. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief procedural exchange.
H. R. Haldeman requested that the White House operator initiate a telephone call. The brief exchange served as a routine procedural step to facilitate communication between the Chief of Staff and an unnamed party. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon directs Stephen Bull to schedule an unannounced meeting for the following morning with Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst. Nixon specifies that he wishes to meet with Kleindienst alone to discuss the administration's crime policy. Although Bull suggests a public announcement for the meeting, the President emphasizes the need for a private, thirty-minute consultation.