Reaction to Iran-Contra Pardon
Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger held a news conference shortly after he received a presidential pardon for his involvement in the Ira… read more
Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger held a news conference shortly after he received a presidential pardon for his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair, in which money obtained from the sale of arms to Iran was diverted to fund the Contras in Central America. Secretary Weinberger maintained his innocence in the affair, and said further release of information would not show complicity in the deal by President Bush. He also complained of the lawlessness and vindictiveness of the Independent Counsel investigating the case, Lawrence Walsh. close
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