On February 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:37 am and 8:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-059 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Gerald R. Ford. [See also Conversation No. 893-16A] Vote sustaining a veto - Thursday afternoon reception - Reception for Vietnam supporters - Democratic support - Edward P. Boland - Robert N. Giaimo - Republican support - Robert D. Price - Republicans' attitude - Partisanship Democrats' desire for future compromises - Older Americans bill - Stephen Kurzman - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare [HEW] - Refusal to compromise - Gerald R. Ford's talk with John D. Ehrlichman - Pushing administration's agenda - Albert H. Quie's opinion - Ford's meeting with Ehrlichman - Thursday afternoon reception Ford's visit to Grand Rapids - Schedule - Welfare panel - Law enforcement officers. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator.
- Part of White House Tapes: Sound Recordings of Meetings and Telephone Conversations of the Nixon Administration, White House Telephone Recordings