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On April 19, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger, Patrick J. Buchanan, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:27 pm and 4:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-039 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: Henry A. Kissinger talked with Patrick J. Buchanan. [See also Conversation No. 713-1B] Vietnam - The Vice President's speech - Objections of Ivy League presidents - Bombing - General themes Kissinger conferred with the President at an unknown time. [See Conversation No. 713-1B] [End of conferral] Vietnam - Military divisions - Massive invasion - Breaking of agreements - North Vietnamese aggression - Draft - The President's additions The President talked with Buchanan at an unknown time. - The Vice President - Speech - Example for students - Role models of university presidents. Participants: Kissinger, Henry A.; Buchanan, Patrick J.; Nixon, Richard M. (President).