Date: May 23, 1973
Time: 4:04 pm - 4:08 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Elliot L. Richardson.
[See also Conversation No. 439-47B]
Richardson’s confirmation
-Michael Gravel, Joseph R. Biden and Harold E. Hughes
-Richardson’s skill
-President’s conversation with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
-Egil (“Bud”) Krogh, Jr.
-Votes
-Independents
-President’s conversation with Richardson
Watergate
-President’s statement on Watergate
-Preparation
-Special Prosecutor
-Archibald Cox
-Earl J. Silbert’s statement
-Cox’s timetable
-Cox’s conversations with United States Attorney
Richardson confirmation
-Position change
-President’s support
-Schedule
-Cabinet meeting
-Swearing-in
-Justice Department
-Great Hall
-President’s conversation with Haig
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