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North reads his opening statement, which he had not been able to read on his first day of testimony because the statement had not been made available to the committee 48 hours in advance. North…

Oliver North was sworn in by Senator Inouye. Oliver North testified that he had authority and approval from his superiors for all his activities. North maintained that he assumed…

Attorney General Edwin Meese III described his November 1986 investigation, at President Ronald Reagan’s request, into the Iran-Contra affair. Attorney General Meese answered questions about…

Poindexter 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 operation…

Admiral John Poindexter was questioned on whether President Reagan directed the National Security Council to organize support of the Contras. He was also questioned further about the…

North answers questions concerning money handling and decision making in the “enterprise,” the network of private companies used to sell arms to Iran and supply the contras. North explains the security fence at…

Members of the Senate and Lt.Col.Oliver North spoke to reporters about the day’s hearing.

Stanley Sporkin testified concerning the drafting of two presidential findings that authorized selling arms to Iran.

Bretton Sciaroni testified concerning an investigation he conducted for the Intelligence Oversight Board which concluded that the National Security Council had not raised funds for or given…

David Lewis testified concerning comments that Albert Hakim’s lawyer made to Lewis about the North death benefit account, called the “bellybutton” account. Albert Hakim testified further…

Albert Hakim, the business partner of retired General Richard Secord answered questions about a death benefit account he set aside for Oliver North. Mr. Hakim also testified about meetings…

Assistant 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…

Robert Owen was questioned further about his activities for Oliver North. He ended his testimony by reading a poem praising Oliver North and the Contras.

Robert 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…

Major General Richard Secord was questioned about the details of selling arms to Iran. He testifies that he received no profits from the arms sales. General Secord also testifies that he…

The proceedings began with opening statements from Senate and House committee members, including chairmen Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Representative Lee Hamilton (D-IN). After two hours, testimony…