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On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone from 7:42 pm to 7:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-118 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with John D. Ehrlichman. Previous Cabinet meeting - John A. Volpe - H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman's conversation with the President - Ethnic background - William P. Rogers and Melvin R. Laird Transpo '72 Previous Cabinet meeting - Volpe - Elliot L. Richardson - Presentation - The President's response. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ehrlichman, John D.