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On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:37 pm to 7:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-095 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman. Haldeman's location Haldeman's evaluation of Raymond K. Price, Jr.- Patrick J. Buchanan memorandum - State of the Union speech -1970 election - Price's appraisal - The President's conversation with Price - Camp David - Buchanan's appraisal - Media - Price's appraisal 1972 election - Haldeman's view - John B. Connally - Timing - Issues - Buchanan's analysis - Quality of life, revenue sharing, welfare reform - Value - Haldeman's forthcoming conversation with Price - John D. Ehrlichman - Leonard Garment's analysis of issues -1970 campaign - Buchanan -1968 problems - Richard A. Moore - Analysis - Charles W. Colson - William L. Safire. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").