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Tape 189, Conversation 001 (189-001)

On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:14 am to 9:33 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 189-001 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Charles W. Colson; the recording began at an unknown time while the telephone call was in progress. ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 09/10/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [189-001- W001] [Duration: 14s] 1972 election - George C. Wallace - Potential for third party run - Ballot status in Michigan ***************************************************************** Foreign policy - Senate role - Henry A. Kissinger - Actions - An unidentified person's vote - Michael J. Mansfield[?] - Senate vote President's forthcoming trip to the Soviet Union - Preparations - Reading material - Expectations - Planning Mansfield - The President's view - Position - Senate - Filibuster President's nominees - Delays in Congress - Political issue - Order of confirmation - Senate - The President's view. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.

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