Contra Aid
Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi answered host and audience questions about aid to the rebel Contras in Nicaragua. Senator Cochran talked… read more
Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi answered host and audience questions about aid to the rebel Contras in Nicaragua. Senator Cochran talked about and defended the Reagan Administration’s policy to provide more aid to the rebels, including some military aid, even though the groups appeared to be actively pursuing peace talks. close
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