Return of Remains of American Hostages
Vice President Quayle, Secretary Cheney, and CIA Director Gates delivered remarks at a ceremony honoring two slain hostages, Marine Colonel … read more
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. close
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