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Campaign '88 / Bush / Iran/Contra Issue #112232

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Jan 07, 1988
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

(Des Moines, Iowa: Carole Simpson) Questioning of Vice President George Bush about Iran/Contra scandal during campaign in Iowa reported [BUSH - comments on NSC mtg.] Story in "Washington Post" about Bush's role in sale of arms quoted. [BUSH - restates position on arms for hostages and support of President Reagan.] Reprinting of story in "Des Moines Register" noted. [BUSH - comments.] [Senator Robert DOLE - says Bush should tell what he knows about Iran affair.] [Pat ROBERTSON - discusses Bush and Iran arms sale.] Tomorrow's Republican cands. debate mentioned.

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Simpson, Carole
Duration:
00:02:20

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