Iran-Contra hearings turn to Meese testimony
congressional Iran-Contra committees open the final phase of televised hearings with Attorney General Edwin Meese III as the first witness. They will also hear from Donald Regan and Caspar Weinberger about the scope of the Justice Department inquiry into the diversion of Iran arms sale proceeds to the Contras.
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Reported Iran terrorism data suppressed to aid arms sales
Congressional Iran Contra investigators say CIA suppressed an intelligence report showing Iran used terrorism, conflicting with the administration policy of selling arms to Iran. Secretary Shultz noted the true situation was not allowed to appear, potentially misguiding President Reagan.
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Bennett Denounces Hearings as Political Maneuver
Education Secretary William Bennett accused Iran-Contra investigating committees of venal and political ends. He called the hearings a morality play and said those challenging the Reagan policy were sabotaging aid to the Contras. Bennett criticized lawmakers for self-serving rhetoric and suggested Democrats and Republicans alike know who he meant.
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Shultz Testimony Highlights Iran Contra Hearings
Secretary of State George P. Shultz rejected calls to resign and said resignations would not have halted arms sales to Iran. He accused the NSC of deceiving him and said Poindexter misled him about profits diversion to the Contras. White House reaction praised his performance and affirmed Reagan’s support.
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