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On June 30, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, F. Edward Hébert, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 9:45 am to 9:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-042 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with F. Edward Hébert; the President conferred with Henry A. Kissinger. [See Conversation No. 532-6F] Congressional conference committee - Continuation of Selective Service Act - President's conversation with Kissinger - Possible filibuster - Language - Ceasefire - Prisoner exchange - Congressional procedures - Administration language - President's conversations with David K.E. Bruce - Language - Possible modification - Withdrawal date - Mansfield amendment - Legislative amendment - Filibuster - Prisoners of war [POWs] - Ceasefire. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Hébert, F. Edward; Kissinger, Henry A.