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Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
Archivist: kdb
OA/Box:
Box 3
FOIA ID: F1997-066/6, D. Cohen
File Folder: Iran-Contra Hearings - June [May-November 1987]
Date:
08/19/2004
(7)
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DATE
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1. memo
William Lytton to Arthur Culvahouse re expected testimony of Felix
5/27/87
B1
Rodriguez, 4p
2. memo
Lytton to Culvahouse re anticipated subject matter of testimony of
5/18/87
B1
Adolfo Calero, 4p
R 10/28/10 F97-066/6#64
3. memo
Lytton to Culvahouse re 5/14/87 testimony of Robert McFarlane,
5/14/87
B1
Gaston Sigur, and Robert Owen, 3p-
R 5/24/11 F97-066/6#65
4. memo
Lytton to Culvahouse re testimony of McFarlane, 5/14/87 morning
5/14/87
B1
session, 2p
R
11
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UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET ATTACHMENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 27, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR HOWARD H. BAKER, JR.
RHETT B. DAWSON
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
M. MARLIN FITZWATER
THOMAS C. GRISCOM
FROM:
ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
Are
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Testimony of Felix Rodriguez
Attached is a summary prepared by Counsel's office of the
anticipated testimony of Felix Rodriguez who began
testifying at the end of today's session of the Iran/Contra
hearings.
Attachment
UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET ATTACHMENT
RONALD W. REAGAN LIBRARY
THIS FORM MARKS THE FILE LOCATION OF ITEM NUMBER
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET AT THE FRONT OF THIS FOLDER.
UNCLASSIFIED WITH TOP SECRET ATTACHMENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1987
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MEMORANDUM FOR HOWARD H. BAKER, JR.
RHETT B. DAWSON
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
M. MARLIN FITZWATER
THOMAS C. GRISCOM
FROM:
ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
Asc
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
ADOLFO CALERO--
Potential Testimony Subject Areas
Attached is a classified memorandum prepared under Bill
Lytton's direction which summarizes the anticipated lines of
inquiry which may be explored during Adolfo Calero's
testimony at the Iran/Contra hearings. This analysis is
based upon the documents available to The White House, prior
testimony and publicly available information. There could
well be other relevant documents (from other agencies and/or
from private individuals) and other relevant information not
available to us.
Robert Owen will continue his testimony today. Calero is
expected to follow him. The likely following witnesses are
General John Singlaub, some of the donors to the Channel
groups, and Messrs. Gadd, Dutton and Rodriguez.
Note that the "diary" referred to in the attached summary is
the official record of the President's schedule and is not
the President's personal diary.
Attachment
CC: William B. Lytton, III
UNCLASSIFIED WITH TOP SECRET ATTACHMENT
TOP SECRET
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
FROM:
WILLIAM B. LYTTON III
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SUBJECT:
ANTICIPATED SUBJECT MATTER OF TESTIMONY
OF ADOLFO CALERO
I. Introduction
Mr. Adolfo Calero, 55 years of age, has for years been the
most conservative and influential voice among the several leaders
of the Nicaraguan Resistance. He heads the Nicaraguan Democratic
Force ("FDN"), a wing of the Resistançe with strong links to the
security forces of the Somoza Regime. Mr. Calero has also
served as a member of the ruling triumvirate of the United
Nicaraguan Opposition ("UNO"), an umbrella organization with
offices in Miami, created in June 1985 at U.S. urging to make the
Contra movement more broadbased and democratic. On February 16,
1987, he resigned from this position following a "power struggle"
with the two other leaders of the alliance, Arturo Cruz and
Alfonso Robelo, who are regarded as more politically liberal.
Most recently, Calero was elected as one of six directors of the
newly reorganized Nicaraguan Resistance (its fourth
reorganization in as many years). Mr. Calero continues as head
of the main Contra army. (U)
II. Calero's Meetings with the President
Calero stated on November 26, 1986, that North had arranged
for three White House meetings between the President and himself.
These meetings appear to have occurred on April 4, 1985 (see
attached photograph from the Washington Post), and March 3 and
21, 1986, and included other Contra leaders. The latter two
meetings are confirmed by Ellen Jones, the Presidential Diarist.
1
New York Times (Feb. 14 and May 9 and 15, 1987). (U)
2
New York Times (Feb. 14, 1987). (U)
3
New York Times (Feb. 17 and May 15, 1987). (U)
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The Diary can neither confirm nor deny the earlier meeting
alleged to have occurred in April 1985. 4 (U)
III. Anticipated Areas of Examination
Calero's testimony is expected to touch on a number of
topics including: (1) support of the Contras by the NSC
(especially North) in several areas (tactical and logistical
advice, provision of CIA intelligence products and fundraising) ;
(2) Contra financing and possible profiteering; and (3) Contra
leaders' contacts with the President. (U)
A. Aid to the Contras in 1983
During 1983, the Boland Amendment banned spending of CIA
and DoD funds to overthrow the Sandinista regime or provoke a
conflict between it and Honduras. The President went on record
on April 14, 1983, stating: "We are not doing anything
to
overthrow the Nicaraguan Government. " The Administration's
position was that it was only trying to interdict Sandinista
supply lines into El Salvador. (U)
B. Contra Finances
Calero first met North in Honduras in late spring 1984.
Calero states that North assured him that the President would not
desert the Contras even if disclosures of Nicaraguan harbors
being mined prompted Congress to ban all aid. 6 Shortly
thereafter, North introduced Calero to General Secord, who
managed four deliveries of arms to the Contras, the first
occurring in November 1984. (U)
Calero disclosed financial records on March 5, 1987,
indicating that from July 1984 through March 1985, $32 million
flowed into an offshore Contra bank account from one or more
non-American sources whose identities were unknown to Contra
4
New York Times (Nov. 27, 1986). A memorandum dated June
18, 1986, authored by NSC staffer Rodney McDaniel, indicates a
scheduled Presidential meeting at 9:45 a.m. on that date with
Calero, Cruz, and Robelo. The Diary neither confirms nor denies
this meeting's occurrence. The President sent at least one
(form) letter to Calero, as well as Cruz and Robelo, dated on or
about October 7, 1986, giving them assurances before his meeting
with Gorbachev in Reykjavik. (U)
5
Weekly Comp. of Presidential Papers at 540-541 (1983). (U)
6
Washington Post (May 4, 1987). (U)
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The majority of these funds is reported to have come
from the Saudi royal family. (U)
Calero has stated that about $18 million of the payments was
spent on arms in 1984 and 1985, with the rest going to food,
clothing, travel, units on the Southern (Costa Rican) Front, etc.
These funds ran out, he has stated, in the fall of 1985. From
May 1985 to November 1986 (when official U.S. financing resumed),
the Contras, according to Calero, received something over $1
million in aid from independent sources, that is, in addition to
the $27 million in humanitarian aid provided by Congress. 9 Calero
has stated that the $27 million was not spent on weapons. (U)
Calero has stated that the Contra leadership knew
"absolutely nothing" about the diverted money. He further stated
that the leadership IO has "[no] access to any Swiss bank
accounts.
"
There is some documentary evidence raising the
question of whether Calero was personally profiting from the
difference between the legal and black market exchange rates
charged in transferring humanitarian funds to the Contras. A CIA
memorandum dated March 17, 1986, reported that Calero had
"admitted splitting this [difference] 50-50" with some associate
but was applying his share "to the war effort. = This same
memorandum also reported, but merely as an unverified rumor, that
Calero did indeed have a Swiss account at the Lloyds Bank
International. Calero may also be questioned about a meeting he
is reported to have attended including Robert Owen, among others,
at which the establishment of a southern front against the
Sandinistas was discussed. One witness gave an account,
apparently disputed by a second witness, that the killing of Eden
Pastora was discussed. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami is
conducting an investigation of this matter. (S)
7
New York Times (Mar. 6, 1987) Calero said he never asked
the identity of his benefactors. (U)
8 A "diplomatic source familiar with the Saudi version of
events" claims that only $23 million of this $32 million came
from the Saudis: $8 million between mid-1984 and early 1985,
then two separate $7.5 million contributions on March 15 and 25,
1985, shortly after the Fahd visit. Washington Post (May 14,
1987). (U)
9
New York Times (Mar. 6, 1987) ; New York Times (Feb. 5,
1987)
(U)
10
New York Times (Nov. 27, 1986) (U)
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C.
North's Operational and Tactical Support of the Contras
A September 2, 1984, memorandum from North to McFarlane
recounts how North, along with a CIA officer, had the day before
urged, I1 Calero to postpone an air attack into Nicaragua by the
FDN.
The plan was nonetheless executed and resulted in the
loss of the only operating FDN helicopter on the Northern Front.
North accordingly proposed to McFarlane "ask[ing] a private donor
to donate a helicopter to the FDN for 1112 use in any upcoming
operation against an arms delivery.
(S)
On November 7, 1984, approximately one month after passage of
the broad "Boland" Amendment banning CIA support to Contra
paramilitary activities, North advised McFarlane of his having
provided, and seemed to ask McFarlane to approve continued
provision of, a CIA intelligence product to Calero regarding the
location of I3 Hind-D helicopters that had been shipped to El Bluff,
Nicaragua.
In a February 6, 1985, memorandum to McFarlane,
North asked permission to pass on to Calero information about a
ship named the MONIMBO suspected of carrying arms via North Korea
bound for Nicaragua and to encourage Calero's organization to
seize or sink it. McFarlane apparently denied permission for
this. Also on February 6, 1985, North advised McFarlane that
General Singlaub had convinced two Asian countries--Taiwan and
South Korea--to offer funds for the Contras. Singlaub 14 reportedly
put Calero in direct touch with these contributors.
(TS)
Robert Owen has testified that in the spring of 1985, Adolfo
Calero had supplied North with traveler's checks which North kept
in a safe in his offices in the OEOB. Owen was asked by North to
cash these traveler's checks and disburse them to Contra leaders.
One of the recipients of personal funds was Arturo Cruz. Secord
has testified that for a period, 15 Calero himself received a
monthly stipend (of $10,000).
(U)
11
Tower Board Report C-3. (U)
12
Tower Board Report C-3. (U)
13
Tower Board Report C-3. (U)
14
A letter dated in February 1985 addressed only to "My
friend, " (Calero) and signed by "Steelhammer" (North) discussed
operational details of the Contra-Sandinista fighting. It passed
intelligence on recent Sandinista movements and informed the
recipient of $20 million "to be deposited in the usual account. "
(U)
15
North's relationship with Calero extended beyond
facilitation of fundraising and transportation of supplies. On
April 1, 1985, he informed McFarlane of how Calero had acceded to
his request to postpone a Contra attack. (S)
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Calero will probably be asked about the incident in early
July 1985, when North confronted Calero in Miami with rumors
about Contra money being "wasted, squandered and even worse, some
people might be lining their pockets. " 16
(U)
Other matters which may be inquired into are:
North's late 1984-early 1985 communications with Calero
advising him of BLOWPIPE launchers and missiles available
in Chile for the Contras (prompting a trip by Calero to
Chile).
The project undertaken by General Secord to build the
Santa Elena emergency landing strip in northern Costa
Rica, and the participation of Ambassador Louis Tambs and
Joe Fernandez, the CIA Station Chief, in that project.
(TS)
Calero's knowledge of official U.S. participation in the
aerial resupply operations into Nicaragua conducted from
the Ilopango airbase in El Salvador (Calero has stated:
"I know nothing about 17 the Ilopango operation or the
Hasenfus operation")
(U)
North's reported success in persuading military officials
in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") to sell
Soviet-made SAM-7 anti-aircraft missiles to the
Contras. 18 (S)
North's reported involvement in the shipment to the
Contras of Soviet-made arms said to have been stolen from
warehouses in Poland by members of the labor union
Solidarity. (S)
Allegations of atrocities by the Contras which previously
surfaced during the 1984 Congressional investigation into
the CIA's manual on guerrilla warfare. (U)
Attachment
16
Washington Post (May 6, 1987) . (U)
17
New York Times (Nov. 27, 1986) (U)
18
New York Times (May 2, 1987) North stated in a December
4, 1984, memorandum to McFarlane that he had mentioned, in
discussions with the PRC's defense attache in Washington, that
Calero was willing to recognize the PRC once his forces
prevailed. (TS)
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ATTACHMENT
WHITE HOUSE PHOTO
Anti-Sandinista leaders Alfonso Robelo. Arturo Cruz and Adolfo Calero meet
with Lt. Col. Oliver North and President Reagan at the White House.
UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVA
OF CLASSIFIED ENCLOSURE(S)
Document No.
8/24/04 KOB
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/15/87
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
--
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY OF IRAN/CONTRA HEARINGS FOR MAY 14, 1987
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
GRISCOM
BAKER
HENKEL
DUBERSTEIN
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REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
DO NOT COPY
RESPONSE:
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UNCLASSIFIED WITH TOP SECRET ATTACHMENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1987
HDS
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR. Are
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Summary of Iran/Contra Hearings
for May 14, 1987
Attached is a three-page summary prepared by Counsel's staff
of testimony by Robert C. McFarlane, Gaston Sigur and Robert
Owen during yesterday's hearings. Robert Owen will continue
to testify when the hearings resume on Tuesday; and the next
witness scheduled is Adolfo Calero, who should begin on
Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 14, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
FROM:
WILLIAM B. LYTTON III
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SUBJECT:
TESTIMONY OF ROBERT C. McFARLANE,
GASTON SIGUR, AND ROBERT OWEN
MAY 14, 1987
Overview
Mr. McFarlane concluded his testimony during the morning session.
Chairman Hamilton summarized Mr. McFarlane's testimony stating
that McFarlane spoke for the President and responsibility rests
with the President. Mr. Sigur, a former NSC staff officer and
currently Assistant Secretary of State (Asian Affairs), began
and concluded his testimony during the afternoon session.
Mr. Owen, who was a close associate of Oliver North and worked
for Adolfo Calero, testified for the remainder of the afternoon.
(U)
McFarlane stated he could not remember any meeting with Prince
Bandar and King Fahd in 1985 as described by today's Washington
Post and again denied that he solicited funds for the Contras.
In response to Senator Boren's questions, he discussed two recent
phone calls from President Reagan. According to McFarlane, one
was a "gracious gesture" " by the President that McFarlane should
not feel responsible for errors in the Iran-Contra Affair. Two
nights ago the President called to say that McFarlane's testimony
had shed more light on the Iran-Contra affair than all other
efforts combined. (S)
Sigur discussed his efforts, at North's request, to seek
humanitarian assistance from [Taiwan] for the Contras. Sigur
believed North had authority from McFarlane to seek the
assistance. Sigur also was knowledgeable of, or assisted in,
efforts to seek assistance from [the PRC, South Korea, and
Brunei]. (TS)
Owen, who has received a grant of limited immunity, testified
that he provided "liason" services between North and Contra
leaders. These services included cashing between $6,000 and
$7,000 in traveler's checks which North gave him and providing
maps and photographs, also from North, to Contras for use in
military attacks. Owen revealed that Johnathan Miller [Deputy
Assistant to the President for Administration] assisted Owen at
least once in cashing about $3,000 worth of traveler's checks.
[Johnathan Miller resigned immediately after this testimony.]
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North claimed to Owen that Adolfo Calero gave the travelers
checks to North. Owen gave the cash proceeds to Contra leaders.
Owen did not mention the President in any way in describing his
work with North. (U)
The President's Involvement
1. Diversion
In McFarlane's opinion, if the diversion had been brought to
Admiral Poindexter's attention, Poindexter would have reported
that to the President. (U)
2. Boland Amendment
Senator Heflin said that it was unclear whether the
Administration's role in obtaining [Saudi] aid for the Contras
and the President's contact with a Central American country
[Honduras] in facilitating a shipment of arms to the Contras were
violations of Boland. Moreover, even if Boland did prohibit
these actions, he is uncertain whether it is constitutional to
to do so. (S)
3. Iran Operations
Nothing to report.
4. Third Country Aid to Contras
Representative Jenkins stated that he was offended to realize
that while a controversial textile import bill was being debated
in October 1985 which would have adversely effected [Taiwan] the
Administration was soliciting funds from [Taiwan] which
ultimately contributed $2M to the Contras. The President vetoed
the bill. (S)
5. Private Support to Contras
Robert Owen testified in detail on the arrangements with
Colonel North to provide funds and arms to Contra leaders.
Owen also testified that Colonel North obtained maps and other
intelligence information for the Contras to use in attacking
Nicaragua military targets. (U)
6. November 1986 Chronologies
Nothing to report.
Continuation of Hearing
Owen will continue his testimony on Tuesday. He is expected to
provide detailed testimony about Oliver North's extensive
activities to support the Contras. After counsel finishes his
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examination, Owen will be questioned by Senators Boren and Hatch,
and Representatives Hyde and Foley. The next witness is scheduled
to be Adolfo Calero, who may not begin until Wednesday. (U)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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May 14, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR HOWARD H. BAKER, JR.
788
RHETT B. DAWSON
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
M. MARLIN FITZWATER
THOMAS C. GRISCOM
FROM:
ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
ABC
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Testimony of Robert C. McFarlane
Attached is a summary of Robert McFarlane's testimony for
this morning's session of the Iran/Contra hearings.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 14, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
FROM:
WILLIAM B. LYTTON, III
SUBJECT:
Testimony of Robert C. McFarlane
Morning Session, May 14, 1987
Overview
This morning's session completes Mr. McFarlane's testimony
before the Joint Committee. Most Members focused their
questioning on [Saudi] aid to the Contras and the Boland
Amendment. McFarlane responded to today's Washington Post
article by stating he did not remember any meeting with [Prince
Bandar] in McLean, Virginia in 1985 and also reiterated his
prior testimony that he had not solicited aid for the Contras.
Senator Heflin raised questions as to whether Boland would apply
to the President's activity given its "limiting" language.
In response to direct questions from Senator Boren, McFarlane
revealed he had received recent telephone calls from the
President. According to McFarlane, one was a "gracious gesture"
in which the President stated he didn't think McFarlane should
feel responsible for errors in the Iran-Contra Affair.
McFarlane said two nights ago, the President called again and
stated he [the President] thought McFarlane's testimony had shed
more light on the Iran-Contra affair than all other efforts
combined. Representative Hamilton closed the session by
declaring that McFarlane could not alone shoulder the blame for
the Iran-Contra affair and that responsibility had to rest with
the President.
President's Involvement
1.
Diversion. In McFarlane's opinion, if, diversion was
brought to Admiral Poindexter's attention, Poindexter would
report this to the President.
2.
Boland. Senator Heflin saw that it was unclear whether the
Administration's role in obtaining [Saudi] aid for the
Contras and the President's contact with a Central America
country [Honduras] in facilitating a shipment of arms to
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the Contras were violations of Boland. Moreover, even if
Boland did prohibit such actions, he is uncertain whether
it is constitutional to prohibit such activity.
In response to a question raised by Rep. Stokes, McFarlane
testified that to his knowledge, South Africa was never
asked to provide funds to the Contras.
3.
Iran Operation. McFarlane does not think the President
intended any excess funds from the Iran arms sales to be
used by private individuals as they saw fit.
4.
Third Country Aid to Contras. Rep. Jenkins stated that he
was offended to realize that while a controversial textile
bill was being debated in October 1985, which would have
imposed quotas on imports from certain countries (the
President eventually vetoed the bill), the Administration
was "soliciting" funds from a country [Taiwan], which in
turn contributed $2 million and which greatly benefited
from the bill's defeat.
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May 13, 1987
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MEMORANDUM FOR HOWARD H. BAKER, JR.
WILLIAM L. BALL, III
RHETT B. DAWSON
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
THOMAS C. CRISCOM
M. MARLIN FITZWATER
FROM:
ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, JR.
SUBJECT:
Revised Boland Amendment Matrix
Attached is a new and improved matrix of the various Boland
Amendments. The attached matrix corrects the previous
matrix in terms of the coverage of the "Pell Amendment".
Attachment
CLOSE HOLD
May 14, 1987
"BOLAND AMENDMENTS"
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Dec. 21, 1982
Dec. 8, 1983
Oct. 3, 1984
Aug. 15, 1985 -
Dec. 19, 1985
Oct. 18, 1986
Dec. 7, 1983
Oct 3, 1984
Dec. 19, 1985
Mar 31, 1986
Oct. 16, 1986
Sep. 30, 1987
Ban Against Overthrow
$24m Limit
No Funds
(overlap w/III & V)
Communications &
$100m
Humanitarian Assistance
Intelligence
No funds appropriated
Not more than $24m of
No funds available to
Part III restriction
Funds available to
$100m in assistance
under DOD
funds available to
CIA, DOD or any other
ends and Part V
CIA, DOD or any other
appropriated, $30m
appropriations act
CIA, DOD or any other
agency or entity of
starts December 19,
agency or entity of
humanitarian
used by CIA or DOD to
agency or entity of
U.S. involved in
1985
U.S. involved in
assistance and $70m
furnish military
U.S. involved in
intelligence
intelligence
for other purposes.
support to overthrow
intelligence
activities may be
$27m in
activities may be
Nicaraguan Government
activities may be
expended to support,
"humanitarian"
expended to support
Prohibition on
or to provoke war
expended to support,
directly or
assistance to
military or
conditioning foreign
between Nicaragua and
directly or
indirectly, military
Nicaraguan democratic
para-military
aid to third country
Honduras
indirectly, military
or para-military
resistance; DOD and
operations in
on assistance by that
or para-military
operations in
CIA barred from
Nicaragua only as
country to Contras
operations in
Nicaragua
administering funds.
authorized for
[Pell Amendment]
Nicaragua
Prohibition as of
communications
No funds available
10/1/85 on
equipment and
under DOD
conditioning foreign
training, and
appropriations act
aid to third country
intelligence advice
shall be used,
on assistance by that
and information
directly or
country to Contras
indirectly, to
[Pell Amendment]
Prohibition on
influence
conditioning foreign
Congressional action
Express recognition
aid to third country
that USG was
on assistance by that
authorized to
country to Contras
exchange information
[Pell Amendment]
with FDN $8066
"Nothing precludes"
State Department
solicitation of
humanitarian
assistance for
Contras
EVENTS:
EVENTS:
EVENTS:
EVENTS:
EVENTS:
EVENTS:
May 84
Feb 85
Feb, May, Aug 86
Saudia Arabia
Saudi Arabia Meetings
U.S. Arms
Meetings
Shipments to
April 85
Iran/Excess Funds to
Honduras Call
Lake Resources
Nov 85 Newington Photo
Nov 85 Newington
Jan-Mar 86 Various
Op
Photo Op
Private Donor Photo
Ops & Briefings
Spring 86
Brunei Contribution
COMMENTS:*
COMMENTS:*
COMMENTS:*
COMMENTS:*
COMMENTS:*
COMMENTS:*
Restriction limited
Limited to CIA, DOD &
Limited to CIA, DOD
III or V restraints
Limited to CIA, DOD
to CIA and DOD funds
"other" intelligence
and "other"
applicable throughout
and "other"
appropriated in this
agencies. Strong
intelligence agencies.
intelligence
act
argument that
Strong argument that
agencies. Strong
restriction not
restriction not
argument that
Restriction on
applicable to NSC.
applicable to NSC.
restriction not
expenditure of
applicable to NSC.
"funds"--not on
Restriction on
Restriction on
conduct
expenditure of
expenditure of
"Direct or indirect"
"funds"--not on
"funds"--not on
language removed.
conduct
conduct
Solicitation of
humanitarian aid by
State Department
expressly recognized,
but statute contains
no prohibition on
other solicitations
by other agencies
Restriction on
expenditure of
"funds"--not on
conduct
Statute does not, by its terms,
limit the President's conduct;
such an attempt would force
strong constitutional challenge.