Iran Flip-Dole, Bob (Robert Joseph)-[Republican], 1988

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George Bush, he led the terrorism task force which said America would never sell arms for hostages. As he was saying those words, Bush approved selling arms to Iran. When the scandal broke, Bush said he was out of the loop or missed the meeting. He's changed his story nine times. But according to NBC News, the sworn testimony of Bush's own chief of staff seems to directly contradict Bush. Doesn't a presidential candidate owe us an honest answer? Thanks for watching.

Scope and Contents

In this 1988 political advertisement for Robert Joseph Dole, the inconsistencies in George H. W. Bush’s statements regarding the Iran-Contra affair are highlighted. The advertisement emphasizes Bush’s contradictory remarks about the sale of arms to Iran, thereby implying dishonesty. It concludes by questioning whether a presidential candidate should provide honest answers.