Nomination of Central Intelligence Director

President Bush nominated Robert Gates for the position of the Director of Central Intelligence before reporters in the White House Press… read more

President Bush nominated Robert Gates for the position of the Director of Central Intelligence before reporters in the White House Press Briefing room. Robert Gates, currently deputy national security adviser, was nominated for the position in 1987 but withdrew his nomination following questioning of his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair. close

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Program ID:
17976-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Briefing Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 14, 1991 | 10:48am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Nov 16, 2006 | 5:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • May 14, 1991 | 10:48am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 14, 1991 | 2:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 14, 1991 | 8:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 15, 1991 | 1:23am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 15, 2006 | 8:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 15, 2006 | 11:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 16, 2006 | 5:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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