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Copy of a memo from Colson to Haldeman RE: meeting with Bob Dole. Handwritten notes on original added by Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/3/1971
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Domestic Policy
Memo
Copy of a memo from Colson to Haldeman
RE: meeting with Bob Dole. Handwritten
notes on original added by Haldeman. 1 pg.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Page 1 of 1
12/14
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Bob Dole
I just finished a meeting -- to my delight with the old Bob Dole.
He really seemed to have his fight and enthusiasm back and a lot
of self assurance. I hope it is not a one day phenomenon.
Bob indicated that he genuinely wants to become a more effective
spokesman particularly in attacking the Democrats. To my surprise
he said that he felt that he hadn't done a good job at this at all and that
he simply wants our help in doing better. Noel Koch was with me and
Noel got Bob's agreement to approve rebuttal statements without
clearing it with Bob. This means we can really begin to bang back at
the Democrats fast, rather than taking the time to go through the
Nofziger operation.
Bob believes that one of his principal deficiencies has been his in-
ability to get Nofziger to do the things he wants done. Nofziger, of
course, argues that Dole won't cooperate. I don't know who's right
but it is irrelevant because the two have to work together. He says
he has no control over Nofziger because Nofziger believes that he
reports to Evans and/or the White House direct. Bob said that he
was going to see the Attorney General to try and get the point clarified
and to be sure that everyone understands that Nofziger works for Dole.
Noel and I told Bob some of the things that need to be done to beef up
the publicity operation. He is ready, willing and able to do so once he
gets control of Nofziger, or so he says.
The one purpose of this memo is that if the issue comes up, I certainly
hope we can support this. As long as Bob remains in the frame of
mind he is in today, we can certainly get some things done with him.
I don't know how long it will last but it is worth
Keep me posted H