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From Colson to Bob Dole RE: an illinformed letter sent by Noel Koch. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/15/1971
Memorandum of Understanding Between Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel Koch, detailing how the White House and the Republican National Committee can cooperate to help one another. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Memorandum of Understanding Between Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel Koch, detailing how the White House and the Republican National Committee can cooperate to help one another. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Third page of Dole's copy of the "Memo of Understanding." Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Notes from a meeting between Dole and Colson relating to communication between the RNC and the White House. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Photograph], 12/7/1971
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Colson's recent, productive meeting with Dole involving subjects such as attacking the Democrats and improving Nofziger's effectiveness. Handwritten notees added by multiple unknown parties. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/3/1971
Copy of a memo from "Nedra," of Senator Dole's press section, to Noel, presumably Koch, RE: Dole's press staff. Handwritten notes on original added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/8/1971
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From Colson to Bob Dole RE: an illinformed letter sent by Noel Koch. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/15/1971
Memorandum of Understanding Between Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel Koch, detailing how the White House and the Republican National Committee can cooperate to help one another. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Memorandum of Understanding Between Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel Koch, detailing how the White House and the Republican National Committee can cooperate to help one another. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Third page of Dole's copy of the "Memo of Understanding." Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], no date
Notes from a meeting between Dole and Colson relating to communication between the RNC and the White House. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Photograph], 12/7/1971
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Colson's recent, productive meeting with Dole involving subjects such as attacking the Democrats and improving Nofziger's effectiveness. Handwritten notees added by multiple unknown parties. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/3/1971
Copy of a memo from "Nedra," of Senator Dole's press section, to Noel, presumably Koch, RE: Dole's press staff. Handwritten notes on original added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/8/1971
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Domestic Policy
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Domestic Policy
Memo
"Memorandum of Understanding Between
Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel
Koch," detailing how the White House and
the Republican National Committee can
cooperate to help one another. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 3 pgs.
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60
Domestic Policy
Memo
"Memorandum of Understanding Between
Senator Dole, Chuck Colson and Noel
Koch," detailing how the White House and
the Republican National Committee can
cooperate to help one another. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 3 pgs.
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Domestic Policy
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Third page of Dole's copy of the "Memo of
Understanding." Handwritten notes added
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Monday, October 25, 2010
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Notes from a meeting between Dole and
Colson relating to communication between
the RNC and the White House. 4 pgs.
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12/3/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Colson's
recent, productive meeting with Dole
involving subjects such as attacking the
Democrats and improving Nofziger's
effectiveness. Handwritten notees added by
multiple unknown parties. 1 pg.
3
60
12/8/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
Copy of a memo from "Nedra," of Senator
Dole's press section, to Noel, presumably
Koch, RE: Dole's press staff. Handwritten
notes on original added by unknown. 1 pg.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Page 2 of 2
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By ju NARS, Date 2/20/81
Personal and Opelidential)
December 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable Bob Dole
Chairman
Republican National Committee
FROM:
Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
I have your letter of December 13 regarding the so-called "memor-
andum of understanding". I couldn't possibly agree with you more.
Noel Koch prepared this. He is a good man at keeping fastidious
records. God knows why he sent it to you. I certainly didn't view
our meeting as any kind of "summit"; nor did I believe that any
formal protocols were required.
I, too, believe we are making progress and,if we stay with it, can
make a hell of a lot more. Thank you for returning what I would
characterize as an "idiotic paper", with no reflection upon the
author who is far from an idiot.
If the are no correct ins, this explain will crestitute
a
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SENATOR DOLE,
CHUCK COLSON AND NOEL KOCH N-
At a meeting on December 3 at the Vice President's office
at the Capitol, the problem of Republican communications was
discussed, with particular emphasis on the need for the national
chairman to better defend and advance the President and the view-
point of the Republican Party.
It was agreed that the present apparatus for accomplishing
these ends is wholly ineffectual. Dole indicated that substantial
difficulty arose from the fact that authority was fragmented. He
noted that the services of the Deputy Chairman for Communications
at the RNC are not always available, that Nofziger is frequently in-
volved in other affairs for other members of the administration which
takes him away from his primary duty.
Colson not ed that when Nofziger is available, it is extremely
difficult to gain his cooperation in funneling the views of the White
House via the Republican National Committee Chairman to the public.
Colson made particular note of the effectiveness of the Democratic
National Committee in airing its views, in rebutting administration
positions and in attacking the President. He recalled that within
thirty minutes of the President's statement on the campaign check-off,
notification was given that a statement by the DNC Chairman could be
-2-
had by dialing a certain number, that the statement was professionally
done, and was carried by the media that evening -- in terms of simple
professionalism, imagination and aggressiveness, the DNC is years
ahead of us.
We discussed means of alleviating this situation and it was
recognized that the problem would best be attacked in a dual effort.
First, Senator Dole must have a capacity for making timely rebuttals
as they are required and that the apparatus at the RNC complicates
his ability to do this. Therefore, this function should rest with his
office rather than with the RNC and that one man whom he trusts
will be authorized by him to issue statements in his name. It was
agreed that Koch might do this and Dole and Koch will meet Tuesday,
December 7, to formalize this arrangement. Second, it was recog-
nized that changes in working relationships, personnel and techniques
are crucial in the RNC Communications office. Dole agreed that he
would discuss this at length with Nofziger in a attempt to bring about
a situation Dole wants. In the absence of a satisfactory conclusion
to such a discussion, consideration will be given to replacing Nofziger.
Dole indicated that he would first discuss this with Mitchell. He felt
that Mitchell would concur in the need for improvement of that operation
and would be agreeable to the means through which Dole intends to
-3-
bring about that improvement. It was suggested and tentatively
agreed that Dole might unilaterally make the necessary personnel
changes, or at least certain symbolic changes prior to a discussion
with Nofziger in order to weaken Nofziger's position and make clear
their relative positions and influence. Dole has a meeting with
Mitchell on Tuesday.
Ko
If there are no corrections n aligest coms, this will
crastitute a
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SENATOR DOLE,
CHUCK COLSON AND NOEL KOCH
At a meeting on December 3 at the Vice President's office
at the Capitol, the problem of Republican communications was
discussed, with particular emphasis on the need for the national
chairman to better defend and advance the President and the view-
point of the Republican Party.
It was agreed that the present apparatus for accomplishing
these ends is wholly ineffectual. Dole indicated that substantial
difficulty arose from the fact that authority was fragmented. He
noted that the services of the Deputy Chairman for Communications
at the RNC are not always available, that Nofziger is frequently in-
volved in other affairs for other members of the administration which
takes him away from his primary duty.
Colson not ed that when Nofziger is available, it is extremely
difficult to gain his cooperation in funneling the views of the White
House via the Republican National Committee Chairman to the public.
Colson made particular note of the effectiveness of the Democratic
National Committee in airing its views in rebutting administration
positions and in attacking the President. He recalled that within
thirty minutes of the President's statement on the campaign check-off,
notification was given that a statement by the DNC Chairman could be
-2-
had by dialing a certain number, that the statement was professionally
done, and was carried by the media that evening -- in terms of simple
professionalism, imagination and aggressiveness, the DNC is years
ahead of us.
We discussed means of alleviating this situation and it was
recognized that the problem would best be attacked in a dual effort.
First, Senator Dole must have a capacity for making timely rebuttals
as they are required and that the apparatus at the RNC complicates
his ability to do this. Therefore, this function should rest with his
office rather than with the RNC and that one man whom he trusts
will be authorized by him to issue statements in his name. It was
agreed that Koch might do this and Dole and Koch will meet Tuesday,
December 7, to formalize this arrangement. Second, it was recog-
nized that changes in working relationships, personnel and techniques
are crucial in the RNC Communications office. Dole agreed that he
would discuss this at length with Nofziger in a attempt to bring about
a situation Dole wants. In the absence of a satisfactory conclusion
to such a discussion, consideration will be given to replacing Nofziger.
Dole indicated that he would first discuss this with Mitchell. He felt
that Mitchell would concur in the need for improvement of that operation
and would be agreeable to the means through which Dole intends to
-3-
bring about that improvement. It was suggested and tentatively
agreed that Dole might unilaterally make the necessary personnel
changes, or at least certain symbolic changes prior to a discussion
with Nofziger in order to weaken Nofziger's position and make clear
their relative positions and influence. Dole has a meeting with
Mitchell on Tuesday.
Only
Addition to Colson Memo
1
Later on the way back to the White House, Colson suggested
that Koch take over the Communications job at the RNC. Koch
demurred; agreed to discuss it later.
Dale (q.3 -3-
bring about that improvement. It was suggested and tentatively
agreed that Dole might unilaterally make the necessary personnel
changes, or at least certain symbolic changes prior to a discussion
with Nofziger in order to weaken Nofziger's position and make clear
their relative positions and influence. Dole has a meeting with
Mitchell on Tuesday.
December 7, 1971
NOTES FROM DOLE MEETING, DECEMBER 7
It was agreed at the Colson-Dole meeting, December 3, that I
would be authorized to issue statements in Dole's name. We were
to meet Tuesday, December 7, for a final discussion on this. Since
it was aimed partly at circumscribing Nofziger's responsibilities
and thus expediting the effort to have the Chairman out front defending
the President, it was assumed this meeting would not include Nofziger.
But he "happened" to be there.
Before discussing the question of issuing statements, I asked
why Dole had not hit Kennedy for his attack on the President's handling
the India-Pakistan matter. Nofziger said he hadn't been in the office
since 11 a.m. I indicated I wanted to put out a statement immediately
(it was about 3:30 p.m.) and Nofziger said there wasn't any point --
we should wait until the next day. I said it will be dead the next day
and he agreed and said, so why bother? We had an exchange about
"why bother?" and then put out a statement, which also went on the
Spotmaster. In the end, I don't think there was any pick-up, but the
general attitude displayed vis-a-vis getting Dole exposed was not very
positive.
I asked why Dole wasn't getting any coverage with the speeches,
and Nofziger said he is, but it's local. He also didn't think the two-
day lead required to move a speech through that operation was un-
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acceptable. I suggested strongly that it is unacceptable. It was agreed
that Scali and I would go to the Committee and discuss improving the
operation.
Nofziger said the reason Dole hasn't had any press conferences
or briefings was that the White House doesn't keep them informed of
what it wants. I asked if that meant that never once since Dole be-
came Chairman a year ago had he been sufficiently informed of what
the President was doing that he could effectively represent the Presi-
dent's interests on a given matter, and Nofziger said, well he had
local press conferences. We went around in circles with that sort
of crap -- but it was productive insofar as Nofziger seemed willing
to try to clear it up -- which is probably a change from the intransi-
gence Colson says is typical of him. I also asked why Colson's people
couldn't get anything through him, and he went into the old routine
about us not understanding how the Senate works.
On the matter of me issuing statements, Nofziger and Dole
both agreed that we couldn't have Nofziger and Koch and Colson and
Klein and Ziegler and a half dozen other people issuing statements
for Dole. I agreed too -- said, No, just Dole and me. So Lyn was
happy to include himself back in. I agreed to attempt to reach Dole
and then Lyn before we acted down here -- some of this we have to
-3-
do -- Nofziger should be able to move this stuff, if we could move
him. And Dole has to know what is going out in case he is ques-
tioned -- this sounds obvious but, in practice, if Dole is enroute
to California and we can't get him and we want to issue something
in his name blistering Kennedy, then we have got to be sure he
knows what he's saying before some reporter gets ahold of him.
Anyway, we retained the original agreement on issuing
statements.
Afterwards, Dole assured me he hadn't set me up by having
Lyn at the meeting. As it worked out, I think it was better. Dole
really likes Lyn and thinks he is doing a job for him -- personally
I think he's doing a job on him. Nofziger has more reasons why
something can't be done than anybody in his position ought to have.
Other times, of course, Dole complains about Nofziger never being
available -- either he's off to California, or he's on a three-hour
lunch - which is apparently a daily event.
Finally, Nofziger talks about hiring somebody to expedite
handling of speeches to the press - - a guy named Jack Butram.
Later, I asked Dole why we were hiring more people instead of
firing some. He said he was going to talk to Mitchell to see if
he could fire some of the communications people and get the
operation straightened out.
-4-
Dole wants to go after the Dems to hold hearings on the Pentagon
Papers. They are damaging to them, and not to us, and it's a good
idea. He has a speech I did for him that we can couple with a call
for hearings. One objection raised here (White House) was that we
couldn't do this because we opposed publication. This isn't very com-
pelling. We were defending a principle -- the principle was violated,
and the papers are in the public domain. Now we can certainly call
for examination of the contents.
The other thing, I have kept on Dole to move on the campaign
check-off, but I think it's lost now. We shouldn't have missed that --
we could have torn Larry O'Brien a new behind. Generally, the
aversion to speaking on this was based on not knowing what White
House strategy was. I made a case that it didn't matter -- that he
could go after it without violating the President's options. I took a
final shot at this today, but Dole wanted a position, and I couldn't
get to anybody here to give it to him, and I can't afford to fake it
with him.
Colson
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Bob Dole
I just finished a meeting to my delight with the old Bob Dole.
He really seemed to have his fight and enthusiasm back and a lot
of self assurance. I hope it is not a one day phenomenon.
Bob indicated that he genuinely wants to become a more effective
spokesman particularly in attacking the Democrats. To my surprise
he said that he felt that he hadn't done a good job at this at all and that
he simply wants our help in doing better. Noel Koch was with me and
Noel got Bob's agreement to approve rebuttal statements without
clearing it with Bob This means we can really begin to bang back at
the Democrats fast, rather than taking the time to go through the
Nofziger operation.
Bob believes that one of his principal deficiencies has been his in-
ability to get Nofziger to do the things he wants done. Nofziger, of
course, argues that Dole won't cooperate. I don't know who's right
but it is irrelevant because the two have to work together. He says
he has no control over Nofziger because Nofziger believes that he
reports to Evans and/or the White House direct. Bob said that he
was going to see the Attorney General to try and get the point clarified
and to be sure that everyone understands that Nofziger works for Dole.
Noel and I told Bob some of the things that need to be done to beef up
the publicity operation. He is ready, willing and able to do so once he
gets control of Nofziger, or so he says.
The one purpose of this memo is that if the issue comes up, I certainly
hope we can support this. As long as Bob remains in the frame of
mind he is in today, we can certainly get some things done with him.
I don't know how long it will last but it is worth
Keep me posted H
Dec/ 8
To:
NOEL
From: Nedra
Sen. Dole's press section
Re. : EMK - Dole news release
I have found no pick-up on the EMK release as yet,
and regret that I was not more cooperative with you
last night (though doubt if it affected the news
coverage.)
It occurred to me only to late that you seem genuinely
interested in how our press works here. Though I expect
to terminate shortly, I will be happy to do anything I
can to familiarlize you with are workings in the press
here, if you so desire.
Indubitably you will notice soon, of not already, that
the Senator's two press staffs try to stay carefully
separated from each other. This is somewhat by design
on the Senator's part, and also due to an unfortunate
disapproval of both staffs for the other.
I was reluctant initially last evening to work on the RNC
statement as in the past, I have been notably burned for
putting out an RNC release. But, the release was placed
in the gallery, given to all wires, and was called to the
attention of the POST. This is really just about all that
is ever done for releases around here
except for the
timing and preparation of the release.
Because ofthe immediate need for the release in the gallery,
and because itappeared suddenly out of apparent thin air, I
had to assume that there was a ready or special market for
that particular release, or that there was one particular
publication that was waiting specifically for it. Perhaps
this was the case.
But for normal good coverage, the
following steps usually help insure coverage:
1) Specific release dates and times
AM or PM
it pays
to have release in galleries from 4 to 12 hours in advance.
2) Tie-in to a happening gives the release legitimacy.
When tied in to an event (I.e. a response to a EMK speech
of that day) a letter to the Pres,, a Dole speech