President Reagan outvoted on bid to finance Nicaraguan guerillas

Title

President Reagan outvoted on bid to finance Nicaraguan guerillas

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

20 Mar 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:30

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on President Ronald Reagan being defeated as Congress votes not to finance Nicaraguan Contra guerillas. Includes speeches by House Speaker Tip O’Neill; Congressman Robert Michael; press statement by White House spokesman Larry Speakes; reaction from Contra leader.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Larry Speakes; Tip O’Neill; Robert Michael

Keywords

USA; Nicaragua; Politics; Government; War; Arms sales; Finance; Guerilla warfare; Financial aid

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