October Surprise Task Force Final Report
Members of a House October Surprise Task Force spoke in a news conference to announce the results of their investigation into the “October Surprise” in 1980. The task force found no truth to…
18,233 viewsMembers of a House October Surprise Task Force spoke in a news conference to announce the results of their investigation into the “October Surprise” in 1980. The task force found no truth to…
18,233 viewsMr. Leon, a college classmate of Judge Thomas, and others commented on the morning’s hearing.
81 viewsRichard Leon, member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1971, and Harry Singleton, member of the Yale Law School class of 1974, discussed their acquaintance with U.S. Court of Appeals…
140 viewsPoindexter testifies that he did not give Oliver North direct orders to lie to Congress, but that he did expect North to withold information and that it was necessary to do so to protect the…
932 viewsCharles Cooper testified concerning the Justice Department’s Iran arms sales investigation, including the discovery of the memo that first revealed diversion of profits to the Contras. Mr. …
670 viewsAssistant Secretary Elliott Abrams answered questions concerning his role in the Costa Rica airstrip and his role in soliciting aid for the Contras from the Sultan of Brunei, who donated 10 …
996 viewsFelix Rodriguez worked with the Contra supply network that worked out of El Salvador. He testified that he became disillusioned with the Contra supply operation and expressed his dissatisfac…
886 viewsRobert Owen was questioned further about his activities for Oliver North. He ended his testimony by reading a poem praising Oliver North and the Contras.
1,416 viewsRobert McFarlane was questioned further about his role in soliciting funds for the Contras. He admited withholding information in December 1986 testimony before a congressional investigative…
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