LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Irangate hearings

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

14 May 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:18

Description

Report on the testimony by Robert McFarlane, former National Security Adviser, at the second week of the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) hearings in Washington DC. Speaks about effective responses to terrorism and apologises for his outburst; also about involvement of William Casey and Colonel Oliver North. Reports also includes statement by President Ronald Reagan on funding by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. Reporter not identified (poss. Andrew Manderstam).

Contributors

Ronald Reagan; Andrew Manderstam?; Robert McFarlane

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Terrorism; Arms sales; Trials; Saudi Arabia; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Oliver North; King Fahd; William Casey

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