George Shultz testifies on Irangate

Title

George Shultz testifies on Irangate

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

23 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:10

Description

Report on George Shultz, US Secretary of State concluding his evidence at the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) hearing in the USA. Includes actuality from Shultz’s testimony in court saying he could not have done more and criticising heads of national security John Poindexter and of the CIA, William Casey. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George Shultz

Keywords

USA; Iran; Politics; Government; Arms sales; Political systems; Weapons; Political corruption; Hostages; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Political scandals; John Poindexter; William Casey; Administrative units

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