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New Nixon tapes: Ruthless, cynical, profane

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From NBC’s John Rutherford Richard Nixon 's reputation takes a fresh pounding every time the National Archives releases another batch of audio tapes from his presidency, and today's opening of nearly 200 hours of Nixon White House recordings is no exception. Again and again, Nixon comes across as ruthless, cynical and profane in conversations with staff members between November and December 1972. Here are some examples: -- On July 1, 1971 , Nixon instructs Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman ...