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On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Chalmers P. Wylie met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:02 pm to 12:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 535-017 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Congressman Chalmers P. Wylie. Poll on the President's foreign policy - Wylie's conversation with [Name unintelligible] - Vietnam war - Wylie -1952 meeting with the President Social and domestic issues - Welfare - The President's conversation with Elliot L. Richardson - Self- Help - Revenue sharing - The economy - Ohio - Underemployment - Steel industry - Youngstown - Recent statistics indicating decrease in unemployment - Public works - Inflation The President's future visit to Ohio Vietnam - Troop withdrawals - Policies The economy - Spending - Need for control - The President's recent veto of public works bill - Emergency employment bill - Contrast with public works bill - Effect on inflation Presidential gifts Government spending Wylie left at 12:12 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Wylie, Chalmers P.