The most popular programs for the Hostages Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=967 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 08:50:37 GMT The Fund for New Priorities in America sponsored a forum entitled, "An Election Held Hostage and the October Surprise: What Really Happened," to discuss recent allegations that advisers from the 1980 Reagan presidential campaign cut a deal with Iran to delay the release of the American hostages until after the election in exchange for arms. Panel members included Gary Sick, a former member of the National Security Council who has raised awareness of the issue through editorials and media appearances. A letter signed by eight of the former hostages in Iran requesting a congressional investigation into the involvement of the Reagan campaign was circulated through the House of Representatives and the Senate. Sen. Wellstone expressed his support for a full investigation into the matter by a congressional committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18478-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT In the conference on the Carter presidency, held at Hofstra University, Mr. Gunter, Ms. Reilly, and Mr. Smist presented papers focusing on different aspects of the Iran hostage crisis, including Iranian student deportations from the United States and the hostage rescue attempt. Mr. Rosen, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Constable, Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Moses gave short remarks on the Carter administration's handling of the hostage crisis. "Iran Hostage Crisis" was a panel of the the Hofstra Cultural Center's eighth presidential conference, "Jimmy Carter: Keeping Faith," held November 15, 16, 17, 1990, in cooperation with the Jimmy Carter Library and The Carter Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15471-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Brassey's U.S., Inc., a public affairs/public policy publishing company, sponsored a news conference by Abol Hassan Bani-Sadr to publicize the publication of his book, My Turn To Speak: Iran, the Revolution, and Secret Deals with the U.S.. President Bani-Sadr, who had been president of Iran following the Iranian revolution, gave a brief announcement on his book which his translator read to the audience, and then answered reporters' questions through his translator. He indicated that he wanted the media to cover more about his book than only the hostage issue, but rather the entire scope of the book which includes inside information on the Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, and the politics of the Middle East. The book itself has raised questions concerning the role of Ronald Reagan's campaign staff and then Vice Presidential candidate George Bush in the release of American hostages from Iran in 1981. President Bush has continually denied involvement in negotiations concerning the release of the hostages. President Bani-Sadr said he did not know whether President Bush had been involved in the negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17855-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17855-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Bush, congressional leaders expressed horror at the reported hanging of hostage Colonel William Higgins in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8555-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jafarzadeh spoke to the National Press Club on political issues in Iran and the Middle East. He is a spokesman for the People's Mojahedin of Iran, also known as the National Liberation Army, an opposition group to the current Iranian administration. The People's Mojahedin are dedicated to "democratic Islam," and train with tanks and equipment supplied by Iraq. Mr. Jafarzadeh criticized the "moderate" reforms by the administration in Iran, saying internal oppression and international terrorism continue to be practiced by the Iranian government. He said the Iran had announced in internal government discussions that the American hostages being held in Lebanon were not to be released, and were being held as a political trump card for Iran. The Iranian government, Mr. Jafarzadeh claimed, actually held control over the release of the hostages, not a political group in Lebanon as announced by an Iranian spokesman. He went on to describe the totalitarian principles practiced by the government in Iran. A short promotional video on the People's Mojahedin, or the National Liberation Army of Iran, was shown during the question and answer period following the remarks of the speaker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18277-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Quayle, Secretary Cheney, and CIA Director Gates delivered remarks at a ceremony honoring two slain hostages, Marine Colonel Rich Higgins and CIA station head William Buckley. The bodies of the two men, who had been killed by their captors while held hostage in the Middle East, arrived from Beirut today. Their remarks followed the playing of the National Anthem by a military band. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23641-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Senators condemned Lebanon for the reported execution of hostage Colonel William Higgins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8554-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East met to discuss the status of U.S. citizens and embassies in the Persian Gulf. Witnesses include three Americans that were formerly detained in Iraq and Kuwait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14179-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The Fund for New Priorities in America held a press conference before sponsoring a forum entitled, "An Election Held Hostage?". The subject of the press conference and forum was allegations made by members of the Carter administration and others that advisers to 1980 presidential candidate Ronald Reagan cut a deal with Iran during the campaign for the delayed release of the American hostages in Iran in exchange for arms. Former hostages Rosen and Kennedy spoke to reporters on their experiences in Iran, and advocated a Congressional investigation into the involvement of the Reagan campaign in the hostage situation. Rep. Derrick received an open letter from several former hostages in Iran requesting a Congressional investigation into the matter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18401-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT President Bush, aboard Air Force One on the way to Kennebunkport, Maine, commented on the possible release of western hostages being held in Lebanon. He stated that although he would not contribute to speculation he acknowledged the reports about a possible release. He also answered questions regarding the allegations being made against the Reagan/Bush campaign of 1980 which might have negotiated a hostage release of the American soldiers being held captive in Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20246-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The Security Council debated and unanimously approved a resolution demanding that Iraq release foreign detainees held behind the Iraqi borders. The meeting of the Security Council was prompted by Iraq's announcement Friday, August 17, that foreign citizens of aggressive countries would be moved to military locations that would be likely targets of a military attack. The resolution included a demand that Iraq take no action to jeopardize safety, health or security of the detainees. The program is joined in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13606-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Seven former hostages held by Iraq spoke with reporters after meeting with President Bush yesterday. The hostages expressed confidence in the U.S. administration's policies concerning the Persian Gulf crisis. The meeting was the first public welcome from the White House for returning hostages. President Bush indicated that such meetings had been avoided previously to reduce the value of the hostages to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as "bargaining chips." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15351-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush welcomed former hostages who were recently released. During the ceremony, President Bush presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Former Secretary General Perez de Cuellar and to the United Nations hostage negotiator Mr. Picco. The Medal of Freedom is the highest U.S. peacetime award presented to civilians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23369-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The committee continued looking into the "October Surprise," an allegation that members of the 1980 Reagan campaign staff held secret negotiations with the government of Iran. Mr. Sick, a member of the National Security Council during the Carter administration, has claimed that staffers from the Reagan campaign worked to ensure that Iran would not release the Americans held in the Tehran Embassy until after the 1980 presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22590-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The House Rules Committee met to begin the first of two hearings concerning the investigation into the October Surprise. That refers to the allegations that the 1980 Ronald Reagan Campaign made a deal with the Iranian government to delay the release of the 52 American hostages that were being held at the U.S. embassy in Tehran until after Mr. Reagan's January, 1991 inauguration. Recently, the House leadership agreed to set up a task force to look into those allegations. The hearing focused on the mechanics of setting up a group that will investigate the allegations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22428-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Montgomery had just returned to the United States after four and a half months of captivity on December 9, 1990. He discussed his months in hiding and his experiences and thoughts about the invasion of Kuwait and his captivity. Mr. Montgomery was part of a group of former hostages who met with Bush on Thursday, December 13, 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15364-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Topics include the savings and loan bailout and the hostage situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8693-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Michel answered questions regarding the proposed House and Senate investigations of allegations that the 1980 hostages in Iran were released the same day as President Reagan's inauguration. The inquiry involves a charge that the Reagan/Bush campaign staff negotiated with Iranian officials to postpone a hostage release until Reagan had been elected and inaugurated. Mr. Foley continued by explaining his position on why he felt the investigation was necessary and the need to put the matter to rest for the American public. He mentioned that if the investigation were purely political he would have started it much earlier, but that it was necessary to investigate the matter to come to a final conclusion about the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20109-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT President Bush greeted freed Middle East hostage Robert Polhill. The two spoke briefly with reporters late this afternoon, after an announcement that another hostage, Frank Reed, had been freed today by kidnappers in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12095-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12095-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Former Charge d'Affaires Bruce Laingen, one of the American hostages held captive in Iran in 1980 and 1981, spoke about relations between the U.S. and Iran following the 25th anniversary of their release on Friday, January 20. He also talked about hostage taking and Iran's plans to develop a nuclear program. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190785-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190785-4 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Former President Gerald Ford made a few remarks about the 100th Anniversary of the birth of President Eisenhower and then responded to reporters questions, including questions about the Middle East situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13629-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The ambassador discussed the Iraqi view of the hostages, or "guests" as Saddam Hussein called them, the United Nations votes and the embargo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13641-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from a member of the Carter administration on allegations of unethical activity charged against the 1980 Reagan presidential campaign. Mr. Sick is the author of An October Surprise and a member of the National Security Council during the Carter administration. He alleges that members of Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign held secret negotiations with the government of Iran, resulting in a delay of the release of American hostages in Teheran until after the presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22909-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hansen and Mr. Kindness had just returned from a private five-day fact-finding trip to the Middle East. They discuss their trip, their meetings with officials and the hostage situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13658-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Thatcher discussed the events in the Middle East. It was her first televised news conference on those events since her return to London after a visit to the United States. The British Embassy reports that approximately 4700 British nationals were being detained in Iraq and Kuwait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13624-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Alexander, a former hostage held in Kuwait, and Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Willis, former hostages in Iraq, spoke on their experiences in the Middle East, and responded to questions from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15605-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT A Catholic mass was held for Terry Anderson and all other hostages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9700-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The latter part of this program includes departing comments by Republican senators after meeting with the president regarding line-item veto legislation and the hostage situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8594-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Casey read a statement responding to the report of the October Surprise task force from an earlier news conference. She lauded the task force findings, which determined that no evidence existed that members of the Reagan presidential campaign, including her late husband Robert Casey, pursued negotiations in 1980 to delay the release of the American hostages in Iran until after the November elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37028-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The Senate agreed to S.Res. 165, expressing the sense of the Senate regarding American hostages in Labanon. The Senate passed by voice S. 1153, to provide for the establishment of presumptions of service-connection between certain diseases experienced by veterans who served in the Vietnam era and exposure to certain toxic herbicide agents used in Vietnam, as part of the Veterans' Agent Orange Exposure and Vietnam Service Benefits Act. The Senate failed to agree to consider the conference report on H.R. 1278, to reform, capitalize, and consolidate the federal deposit insurance system, to enhance the regulatory and enforcement powers of federal financial institutions regulatory agencies. The Senate began consideration of S. 686, the Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act. The Senate passed by voice S. 819, to strengthen the enforcement of motor carrier safety laws, as part of the Motor Carrier Safety Act. The Senate passed by voice S.Res. 162, to direct Senate Legal Counsel to bring a Civil Action to enforce subpoena of the Impeachment Trial Committee on the Articles Against Judge Hastings. The Senate passed by voice H.R. 24, to amend the Child Nutrition Act and National School Lunch Act to extend certain authorities through FY95. The Senate passed by voice H.R. 2847, to extend by one year a program under which the government is allowed to accept voluntary services of private sector executives. The Senate passed by voice S. 673, to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicles Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for FY90 and FY91. The Senate passed by voice S. 605, authorizing appropriations for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Senate passed by voice S. 1164, authorizing the FY90 budget for the U.S. Trade Representative. The Senate passed by voice S. 303, establishing a framework for the conduct of negotiated rulemaking by federal agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8623-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Professor Sutherland spoke on his life in captivity, and world events in what now seems to be a post-hostage era. Earlier this month, he was freed after more than six years as a political hostage in Lebanon. He had been a dean and professor of agriculture at The American University in Beruit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23281-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Speaking to reporters in Kennebunkport, Maine, President Bush spoke about the possible release of hostages held in the Middle east. He also discussed his nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20675-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kennedy was a hostage in Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4887-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The journalists discussed the hostages in Lebanon, and the news coverage of Washington in August, and looked towards the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Clarence Thomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20589-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT General Powell addressed the 91st annual meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He described the military preparedness of the United States in light of the events in the Middle East and the national security of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13663-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Quayle spoke to reporters after meeting with former hostages in Kuwait. He urged the Congress to rally around the president and give a solid show of support for U.S. policies in the Persian Gulf, including allowing the president the use of force to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15669-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics and International Operations held hearings on treaties with foreign countries relating to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7232-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Baker, in testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the Persian Gulf crisis, said that Iraq's decision to free all hostages is related to the previous week's United Nations Security Council resolution which authorized the use of force against Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15257-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McGuire discussed negotiations for the release of the hostages in Lebanon, the nature of the groups holding them, what is happening behind the scenes, and the process that happens when hostages are released. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20526-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher talked with reporters about an agreement with Vietnam on the resettlement of detainees to the United States, and about the reported execution of Colonel William Higgins in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8553-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Topics include the situation in the Middle East, terrorism and intelligence work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8651-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Tutwiler announced the exodus of 32 American citizens and 64 foreign nationals from Iraq. The mission to remove Americans from Iraq and Kuwait was declared complete, and the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait was evacuated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15347-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Baker was on hand as about fifty hostages from Iraq and Kuwait returned to the United States. He praised their courage while echoing the president's insistence that no thanks be given to Saddam Hussein. Among those hostages was the Ambassador to Kuwait and other embassy staff who were trapped in the embassy for four months and subsisted on tuna fish and swimming pool water. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15367-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Snyder, State Department spokesperson, responded to reporters' questions about international affairs concerning the Department of State, including the discovery of the remains of hostage William Buckley in South Beirut earlier in the day and U.S.-Soviet relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23562-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The president spoke to the group and used the opportunity to discuss the diplomatic and military actions that he was taking in the Middle East. For the first time, the President called the foreign detainees being held in Iraq and Kuwait hostages and said the Iraq would be held accountable for their safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13609-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lieberman discussed the recent release of detainees in Iraq and Kuwait and the upcoming talks between the United States and Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15324-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The guests talk about the Western hostages being held in Iraq and Kuwait and their rights under international law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13808-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. discussed recent events in the Persian Gulf including today's announcement by Saddam Hussein that all hostages held in Iraq will be released unharmed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15263-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT The House Administration committee met to discuss proposed legislation that would create a task force to look into the alleged involvement of the 1980 Reagan presidential campaign in negotiations to delay the release of American hostages in Iran until after the November election. The proposed task force would be made up of members of the House Foreign Affairs committee. Members of the committee argued over whether there was sufficient evidence to justify the expense of a task force on the matter, and whether the conclusions determined by such a task force, favorable or unfavorable to the historical image of the Reagan administration, would again justify the expense of a House investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22715-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT Glass was held hostage for two months in 1987 by pro-Iranian terrorists in Beirut. He discussed his new book [Tribes with Flags]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12122-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 00:00:00 GMT