Irangate protagonists take 5th

Title

Irangate protagonists take 5th

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:13

Description

Admiral John Poindexter, who is being questioned about the sale of arms by the US to Iran (Irangate or Iran-Contra affair), has used his right to the 5th amendment. Excerpts from the Congress foreign affairs committee hearing with Poindexter declining to answer; his attorney making a statement; frustrated Senator. Colonel Oliver North later also took the 5th. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Poindexter

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Arms sales; Presidents; Guerilla warfare; Ronald Reagan; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Oliver North

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