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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 13, 1973 BREAKFAST WITH ONE-THIRD HOUSE REPUBLICANS 8:30 - 10:00 a. m. (1-1/2 hours) Wednesday, November 14, 1973 The State Dining Room From: William E. Timmons BT I. PURPOSES To better inform House Republicans of your position on Watergate related issues; announce your initiatives and seek their public support. II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN A. Background: 1. Some Members of Congress have called for personal explanations of facts surrounding Watergate, particularly the "tapes" issue. They may want to ask their own questions to resolve any doubts resulting from media reports. 2. You released a statement on Monday offering the Court additional helpful information: diary dictatape of Mitchell telephone conversation, diary dictatape of Dean meeting on March 21st, your personal notes from April 15th meeting with Dean and a tape - not subpoenaed - from Dean meetings on April 16th. B. Participants: In Tab A. GOP leaders Ford, Rhodes and Michel are in this group. C. Press Plan: Press Office to announce meeting. Ollie Atkins to take pictures at start of breakfast.