I think it is very important for the American People to understand that this is a dangerous world, that we live at risk and that this nation is at risk in a dangerous world, and that they ought not to be led to believe as a conflict. Once of these hearings that this nation cannot or should not conduct covert operations. And thanks for joining us for American History. Tvs Congress Investigate series, which looks back at significant congressional investigations. This week, the irancontra investigation. Of 1987. Joining us, jim townsend, director of the levin center for oversight and democracy. Mr. Townsend, in a nutshell. What was the irancontra affair and how did it begin . Well, the irancontra affair was a scandal that erupted in 1986, 87. Under the Reagan Administration involving and really com collects web of activity centered around an effort by the Reagan Administration to provide aid to the nicaraguan contras who were rebels, who were trying to overthrow a socialist government in
I think it is very important for the American People to understand that this is a dangerous world, that we live at risk and that this nation is at risk in a dangerous world, and that they ought not to be led to believe as a conflict. Once of these hearings that this nation cannot or should not conduct covert operations. And thanks for joining us for American History. Tvs Congress Investigate series, which looks back at significant congressional investigations. This week, the irancontra investigation. Of 1987. Joining us, jim townsend, director of the levin center for oversight and democracy. Mr. Townsend, in a nutshell. What was the irancontra affair and how did it begin . Well, the irancontra affair was a scandal that erupted in 1986, 87. Under the Reagan Administration involving and really com collects web of activity centered around an effort by the Reagan Administration to provide aid to the nicaraguan contras who were rebels, who were trying to overthrow a socialist government in
Railamerica from july 13, 1987, in a 60 minute portion of a daylong hearing, colonel north is questioned by orrin hatch and paul trible. He defends armed rebel groups opposing the nicaraguan government. Funding that have been presented by congress. Been prohibited by congress. The chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, senator trible. Sen. Trible thank you. Let me thank you for your testimony over than last week. There are many of us on this panel that support Ronald Reagan and believe in the contra cause. I should note there has been absolutely no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of our president. And i, like you, believe the essence of the American Experience is the pursuit of freedom at home and around the world. That is why we must oppose the marxist tyranny in nicaragua. That is why we must help young nicaraguans fight for their freedom, as well. The last week has not been an easy one for any of us. It has been a time of probing questions and honest answers on your part.
Railamerica from july 13, 1987, in a 60 minute portion of a daylong hearing, colonel north is questioned by orrin hatch and paul trible. He defends armed rebel groups opposing the nicaraguan government. Funding that have been presented by congress. Been prohibited by congress. The chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, senator trible. Sen. Trible thank you. Let me thank you for your testimony over than last week. There are many of us on this panel that support Ronald Reagan and believe in the contra cause. I should note there has been absolutely no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of our president. And i, like you, believe the essence of the American Experience is the pursuit of freedom at home and around the world. That is why we must oppose the marxist tyranny in nicaragua. That is why we must help young nicaraguans fight for their freedom, as well. The last week has not been an easy one for any of us. It has been a time of probing questions and honest answers on your part.
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