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Gates navigates Iran-Contra era to become defense chief
The question of Gates involvement centers on what he knew during Iran-Contra as he rises to be Donald Rumsfeld's successor at the Pentagon. Bush supports the nomination while critics raise scrutiny from lawmakers and historians about his role and timing in the scandal.
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