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From Colson to Haldmean RE: the Republican National Committee's "Monday" publication. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/20/1971
From Colson to Bob Dole RE: a recent memo sent by Noel Koch. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/15/1971
From Colson to Haldeman RE: the political rejuvenation of Bob Dole. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/3/1971
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From Colson to Haldeman RE: the political rejuvenation of Bob Dole. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/3/1971
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4
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12/20/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Colson to Haldmean RE: the
Republican National Committee's "Monday"
publication. 1 pg.
4
33
12/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Colson to Bob Dole RE: a recent
memo sent by Noel Koch. 1 pg.
4
33
12/3/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Colson to Haldeman RE: the political
rejuvenation of Bob Dole. 1 pg.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Page 1 of 1
December 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Monday
I am sorry to have to bring my troubles to you, but we need
your help in gigging the RNC over Monday. We are unhappily
going through another one of those cycles of rather poor cooper-
ation, I suspect because Nofziger has his attentions elsewhere.
Lofton is fiercely independent with a great deal of personal
pride in his own editorship of the publication.
The attached may help.
Personal and Confidential
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.
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 a try.