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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