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Oliver North’s role in Iran-Contra, 1987
Colonel Oliver North gives evidence before the congressional select committee about his role in the sale of arms to Iran, the profits of which funded the Contras in Nicaragua.
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Fri 10 Jul 1987
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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