Battle between Republicans and Democrats over John Tower

Title

Battle between Republicans and Democrats over John Tower

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Mar 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:30

Description

Nick Peters reports on the anger of Republicans over the Democrats treatment of prospective US Defense Secretary John Tower who has been rejected. Bob Dole, Republican, on the verbal attacks on Tower, speaking on national television; George Mitchell, Senate leader hopes the relationship between President George H. W. Bush and the Senate will not be damaged. Bush is expected to announce a new choice soon.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Bob Dole; George Mitchell

Keywords

USA; Democratic Party; Republican Party; Political appointments; George H. W. Bush; John Tower

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