| Iran-Contra Hearings | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 10733 |
| Catalog #: | 493384 | |
| Clip Number: | 493384-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 91-4017 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1987 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: Hearings, Iran - Contra Affair | |
| Description: | ****NOTE: CATALOGUING OF FULL RECORDS FOR IRAN-CONTRA HEARINGS PENDING*** 11:11:55--Henry Hyde opening statement says that there are some "overriding considerations" of Cold War Geopolitics which would justify illegal actions attributed to the Reagan Administration; 11:12:32 11:14:33--Henry Hyde expresses the view that the Communist threat in Central America must be fought by any means available; describes the Contras as an indigenous Nicaraguan fighting force [to counter the charges of Contra opponents that the "freedom fighters" were just a bunch of mercenaries and ex-Somocistas propped up by CIA]; suggests that foreign policy responsive to democratic principles should be put aside for the interests of "national security" and that it's ok for the government to keep some actions secret from the public--11:15:33 | |
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