LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Irangate scandal

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

8 Aug 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Report on reaction in US Congress following the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) scandal; speech at press conference by President Ronald Reagan - says he will tell Congress about future secret operations; replies by Senator David Boren; Senator Arlen Specter. Reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ronald Reagan; David Boren; Arlen Specter

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Arms sales; Foreign policy; Presidents; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals

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