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On January 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:12 pm to 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 660-013 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman. Possible press conference - Patrick J. Buchanan - Vietnam - Domestic issues - Budget deficit - George W. Romney - Housing - Busing - Resignation of John B. Connally - Jack N. Anderson papers Henry A. Kissinger entered at an unknown time after 12:12 pm. The President's forthcoming trip to the People's Republic of China [PRC] trip - Preparation - Reading - Book on Chinese manners - James [?] Monroe - Background Dinner attended by Kissinger, January 28, 1972 - Anatoliy F. Dobrynin - Milton Viorst - Peter G. Peterson Criticism of the President - Katharine L. Graham's call to Kissinger - Editorials in Washington Post - Possible request for call to editorial writer - Response by Kissinger The President, et al. left at 12:15 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Kissinger, Henry A.