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Turmoil & Triumph: The George Shultz Years
The Contra Situation: Division in the White House
 
Secretary of State George Shultz and President Reagan do not see eye to eye on how to deal with Nicaragua and the Contra rebels. Division and controversy extends to the rest of the White House, as well. Key officials eventually approve arms shipments to Iran in exchange for hostages. Secretary of State Shultz is circumvented in these decisions, which could bring down a president.