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On March 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Laurence H. Silberman, and Mrs. Laurence H. Silberman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:08 pm and 5:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 867-031 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Silberman; Stephen B. Bull and the White House photographers were present at the beginning of the meeting. Introductions Photographs - Copies Appreciations for Contributions - Work with George P. Shultz, James D. Hodgson - Shultz - Work ethic New job - Law firm - Hope Johnson [?] - Experience - Partnership - Value - Appeal work - Location Mr. and Mrs. Silberman left. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.; Silberman, Laurence H.; Silberman, Laurence H. (Mrs.).