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On February 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:21 am and 12:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-074 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President conferred with Stephen B. Bull. [See also Conversation No. 825-6] President's schedule - Dentist The President talked with William E. Timmons between 9:09 am and 9:10 am. Otto E. Passman - President's schedule - Views on foreign aid - Loan arguments - Schedule - Henry A. Kissinger call - Administration's decision on foreign aid. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator.