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Irangate hearings

Title
Irangate hearings
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
14 May 1987
Year of production
1987
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Duration
00:03:18
Description
Report on the testimony by Robert McFarlane, former National Security Adviser, at the second week of the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) hearings in Washington DC. Speaks about effective responses to terrorism and apologises for his outburst; also about involvement of William Casey and Colonel Oliver North. Reports also includes statement by President Ronald Reagan on funding by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. Reporter not identified (poss. Andrew Manderstam).
Contributors
Ronald Reagan; Andrew Manderstam?; Robert McFarlane
Keywords
USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Terrorism; Arms sales; Trials; Saudi Arabia; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Oliver North; King Fahd; William Casey

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