President defends Tower nomination

Title

President defends Tower nomination

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

9 Feb 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:23

Description

Nick Peters reports from Washington DC, on the decision of US President, George H.W. Bush, to nominate former senator John Tower as his Secretary of Defence. Tower’s confirmation is being held up by the senate armed services committee of which he was once chairman. Includes statements by George Bush and Sam Nunn.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Sam Nunn; George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; Elections; Armed forces; Presidents; John Tower

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