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On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 8:22 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 188-010 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President dictated a memorandum to John D. Ehrlichman. Busing legislation - Status in Congress - Administration position - The President's view - Moratorium - White House staff - Other parts of legislative package - Constitutional amendment - The President's view - Timing - Staff work [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 08/30/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [188-010- W002] [Duration: 20s] Busing legislation - Constitutional amendment - Advantages - Democratic candidate - Potential presidential nominee - Michigan primary - Position Busing legislation - Administration's position - Timing - Republican convention - Platform - Staff work - Administration's position - Publicity - The President's view - Publicity - Timing. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.