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Questioning of Oliver North continued, with many members of the committee making statements concerning patriotism, democracy, and the lessons of the Iran-Contra affair.

Senators offered their thoughts on the report released by the House and Senate committees on the Iran-Contra affair and what changes the report may bring about. The senators also answered qu…

Donald Regan testified that he was generally aware of the Iran initiative but that he was not aware of diversion of arms sale profits to the Contras. He described President Ronald Reagan as …

Attorney General Edwin Meese III answered questions from committee members on his questioning of Oliver North and John Poindexter and his report of the diversion scheme to President Ronald R…

Secretary of State George Shultz testified before the committee. In responding to a committee member’s question comparing Iran-Contra to Watergate, Secretary of State George Shultz commented…

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

Glenn Robinette testified concerning the security fence he installed around Oliver North’s home. Mr. Robinette indicated that the fence was paid for by General Richard Secord but that he sen…

Fawn Hall testified further concerning the changing of documents. Representative Lee Hamilton then concluded the first phase of the Iran-Contra hearings by reviewing the revelations of the t…

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 …

Felix Rodriguez answered questions about his discussion of the Contra supply network with Donald Gregg, an aide to Vice President George Bush. Mr. Rodriguez was concerned that people associa…

Retired Air Force Colonel Robert Dutton gave details about the logistics of the Contra supply operation. He also discussed the photo album that he prepared of the supply operation. He testif…

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 testified further about President Ronald Reagan’s approval of spending Two million dollars to seek the release of hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon. Representat…

Major General Richard Secord answered questions about meetings he had with Oliver North after the Justice Department initiated its Iran-contra investigation in November 1986. He also discuss…

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…

Senators discussed Lt. Col. Oliver North’s testimony during the Iran-Contra hearing and answered reporters' questions.