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On October 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John V. Brennan, Camp David operator, and John G. Tower talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 9:02 pm. The Camp David Study Desk taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 182-001 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: John V. ("Jack") Brennan conferred with the President at an unknown time between 8:55 pm and 8:58 pm. The President's telephone call to John G. Tower - Telephone line - Security line [End of conferral] Brennan talked with the Camp David operator. The President talked with Tower between 8:58 pm and 9:02 pm. [See Conversation No. 152-3 and Conversation No. 222-4A] Greetings Reception in Texas - The President's supporters - Forthcoming Presidential election - Tower - Record in Congress - Support for the President's goals - National defense - Peace with honor - Economic measures - Taxes - Welfare - Support for the President in Texas - The President's forthcoming term in office - Work with Tower - Future accomplishments - Forthcoming election - Inauguration Day, 1973. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Brennan, John V.; Camp David Operator; Tower, John G.