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Old 07-18-2015, 10:33 AM  
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The difference though is Iran was classified as a State Sponsor of Terrorism when Reagan did it which made it illegal. Then Reagan tried to deny it happened (remember I don't recall?), when the investigations ensued Reagan skated because the administration refused to release documents on his involvement. 14 Reagan officials were indicted and Bush eventually pardoned them after he became President. You cannot compare what Reagan did to what other Presidents did.
if i recollect correctly, those indicted were done so due to their role with arming the Contras, not with weapons going to Iran, which was determined to be not illegal.
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