Date: April 19, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:46 pm and 5:00 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Richard A. Moore.
[A transcript of the following portion of this conversation was initially prepared for the
Watergate Special Prosecution Force (WSPF) and can be found in Record Group (RG) 460, Box
174, pages 1-69. The Nixon Presidential Materials Staff reviewed the transcript and made
changes as necessary. This transcript has been reviewed under the provisions of the Presidential
Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (PRMPA). The National Archives does not
guarantee its accuracy.]
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[E. Howard Hunt, Jr.] [?]
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Moore’s worry
-Cessation of activities
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Conversation No. 429-15 (cont’d)
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Moore’s lawyer’s assessment
-Conspiracy
-Moore’s role
-John W. Dean, III
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[Dean’s role] [?]
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Moore’s lack of knowledge
-Fundraising procedures
-Purpose for money
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President’s recommendation regarding La Costa meeting
-Haziness
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President’s knowledge of La Costa meeting
-Forgetfulness
-Moore
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Conversation No. 429-15 (cont’d)
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Process [?]
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Attorney General
-Corruption
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Moore’s role
-Problem
-John D. Ehrlichman
-H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
-Blackmail
-President’s reassurances