Mischief. (continuation of Iran-Contra affair investigation and the role of Special Prosecutor Lawrence Walsh) (Editorial)

From: National Review | Date: July 20, 1992 | Copyright information

Walsh and his mandate to investigate Iran-Contra affair participants have outlived their purpose. The policies that were created to free American hostages in Lebanon were not criminal in the first place. It is hoped that Pres Bush will allow the Independent Counsel statute to expire in Dec 1992.

IRAN-CONTRA prosecutor Lawrence Walsh let a big cat out of the bag a few weeks ago: he admitted to the Legal Times that he has pretty much retired to Oklahoma, turning over his powers to his deputy, Craig Gillen, and a small army of young staff lawyers. When this set Washington abuzz, Walsh was ...

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