Norths covert Contra resupply hints reach Bush aides
Aides to Vice President Bush learned of a secret Contra resupply effort led by Lt. Col. Oliver North but did not inform Bush. Depositions show Rodriguez briefing memos and concerns about profiteering and ties to ex-CIA figures, with North described as chairman of the board and Secord as COO.
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CIA official says Secord not held in high regard
Sen Sarbanes cited CIA testimony that retired Gen Richard Secord had a poor reputation inside the agency. Clair George, CIA deputy director for covert operations, said Secord “not of the highest” reputation and “not a guy I wanted to do business with.”
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