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Bud's Midnight Crisis
- Bud MacFarlane battled intense pressure from the Iran-Contra scandal late into the night.
- He chose to write extensive essays and a letter to his wife before a suicide attempt, showing his stress.
Paralysis Costs Lives
- The Beirut Marine bombing revealed political paralysis within Reagan's cabinet, causing deadly inaction.
- Bud MacFarlane learned a hard lesson: in defense, decisive action against threats is essential.
Buckley's Kidnapping Ignites Crisis
- CIA station chief William Buckley was kidnapped in Beirut after ignoring embassy protocol.
- His capture highlighted the complexity and danger of US operations in Lebanon.