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On October 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 5:30 pm to 5:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-049 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman. George H.W. Bush - Appearance on television - President's conversation with Charles Colson - Compared to Charles W. Yost William P. Rogers' schedule - President's conversation with Henry A. Kissinger - Meeting with President Kissinger - Senate vote on foreign aid Foreign aid - As an issue - Possible White House response to Senate vote - Television appearance by President - Other issues - Article in New York Times President's forthcoming schedule - Rogers - Melvin R. Laird John N. Mitchell's activities - Ronald W. Reagan Reagan's schedule - Possible meeting with the President - Report of Reagan's foreign trip - White House Head of State Dinner - Indira Gandhi - Australian - India - Importance John Connally's schedule President's schedule - Florida [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 02/13/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [013-049- W002] [Duration: 35s] Airplane travel - Logistics - Press plane - Use of plane to pick up press - Decision on November 1, 1971 President's conversation with Kissinger - President's opponents in Congress - Allegations - Foreign aid - White House response. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").