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CR, pp. H9873-H9992. The House passed H.R. 435, to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966, to establish a single poll closing time in the continental United States for presidential general elect…

Secretary Caspar Weinberger was questioned further about his opposition to arms sales to Iran. Secretary Weinberger says that the transfer of U.S. arms by Israel, without official U.S. permi…

Donald Regan testified that when President Reagan was asked about pardoning Oliver North or John Poindexter that the president rejected the idea because he did not know of any crimes for whi…

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…

Colonel Oliver North answered questions about complications in negotiations with Iranian officials. North also testified that he spoke with CIA Director Casey about the formation of an organ…

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…

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…

Adolfo Colero continued his testimoney. Answering questions from committee members, Mr. Colero referred to the frustrations of inconsistent U.S. support.

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…