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On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:34 am to 11:37 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 131-032 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with the Camp David operator. [See also Conversation No. 191-11] Request for a call to Rose Mary Woods Call from George P. Shultz Shultz talked with the President between 11:34 and 11:37 am. Treasury Department - Talks with John B. Connally, Charls E. Walker - Senators - Possible new appointments - Staff - Shultz's view - Connally - James W. Donley - Walker - Paul A. Volcker - Timing - Milton Friedman - Need - Shultz's view - Need - Tax reform - Possible actions - Bill for President's signature - Connally - Walker - Position - Edwin S. Cohen - Nominations - Alexander P. Butterfield, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman discussions - Shultz's authority. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David Operator; Shultz, George P.