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On January 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell talked on the telephone from 2:40 pm to 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-142 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with John N. Mitchell. [See Conversation No. 658-25] The President's January 25, 1972 speech on Vietnam - Reaction - Michael J. Mansfield - Media - Compared to Congress - David Brinkley - Effect - Congress Maurice H. Stans - Role with the administration - Robert J. Dole The President's schedule - Mitchell [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/26/2023. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [019-142- W001] [Duration: 1m 24s] 1972 campaign - Edmund S. Muskie - Democrats - Delegate selection process - Caucus results - Iowa and Arizona delegates - Impact on Edmund S. Muskie [David] Kenneth Rush - Defense Department - Role with the administration The President's schedule - Camp David. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Mitchell, John N.