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On February 22, 1973, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:17 pm and 4:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-175 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 410-31 and Conversation No. 410-32] Stephen B. Bull Incoming call from Brent G. Scowcroft Bull's location - Requested call to the President Connection of Scowcroft call The President talked with Scowcroft. Laos cease- Fire - Status of negotiations - The President's breakfast meeting with Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield - Cambodia negotiations - The President's instructions to Scowcroft - Briefing paper - Economic aid to North Vietnam - The President's meeting with Senate leaders. Participants: Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator; Dean, John W., III.