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On March 27, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:58 pm and 5:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 424-001 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman. This conversation continues Conversation No. 423-13. A portion of the conversation was not recorded while the tape was being changed. Watergate - Charge of perjury - Statement for public - Candor - Acceptance of responsibility - Charges of perjury - Judge John Sirica - Sentences for Cubans - Independent panel - Warren Commission precedent - Danger of exaggeration of case - William P. Rogers - Executive privilege - Use against Senate - President's statement - Value - Reception by press - Charles W. Colson [?] - John W Dean, III Manolo Sanchez entered at an unknown time after 4:58 pm. Haldeman's next meeting with President Sanchez left at 5:20 pm. Haldeman's schedule Haldeman left at an unknown time before 5:20 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Sanchez, Manolo.