Admiral Poindexter facing questioning

Title

Admiral Poindexter facing questioning

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Dec 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:00:18

Description

Admiral John Poindexter, who is being questioned by a Congressional committee about the sale of arms by the US to Iran (Irangate or Iran-Contra affair), is using his right to the 5th amendment. He is heard declining to answer.

Contributors

John Poindexter

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Arms sales; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals

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