John Tower

Tower Commission Report Released, Criticized as Whitewash of Iran-Contra

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The Tower Commission delivers its report on the Iran-Contra affair to President Reagan, producing findings widely criticized as a whitewash that shields Reagan from accountability while blaming subordinates for the illegal scheme. The commission, composed of former Senator John Tower, former …

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