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American Scandal

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The War on Terrorism in Lebanon

Bud mac farland is the new national security adviser to president ragan. He was a compromise choice for the position, loyal and efficient but not perfect. MacFarland tried to get the regan administration to take a more proactive stand after marines were killed by terrorists in beyrout. But many of Regan's cabinet members didn't want to get involved or risk being seen as too interventionist. In the face of a dangerous enemy, there is only one thing to do, fight.

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