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Iran/Contra Scandal / Report / Pardons #106588

ABC Evening News for Monday, Nov 23, 1987
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(Studio: Tom Jarriel) Report introduced.

(DC: Sam Donaldson) Presentation of annual Thanksgiving day turkey to President Reagan reported; scenes shown. Possibility of President pardon for Iran/Contra scandal figures Colonel Oliver North and John Poindexter reported [REAGAN - says can't answer pardon question.] Continuing investigation of North and Poindexter by independent cnsl. Lawrence Walsh reported [Pol. analyst Norman ORNSTEIN - says pardons for individuals doubtful.] Refusal by Reagan to comment on Congress committee final report noted. [REAGAN - says committee labored and brought forth mouse.] Refusal of issue of Iran affair to go away reported

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Jarriel, Tom
Duration:
00:01:40

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