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Richard Secord Builds Air Contra
- Richard Secord, a retired Air Force general, was hired to manage logistics for the Contras' resupply operations.
- He built a secret air supply network known as "Air Contra" though operating under a modest budget with risky conditions.
Differing Motivations in Iran Deal
- John Poindexter rationalized arms sales to Iran as part of long-term Cold War strategy.
- President Reagan prioritized swift release of hostages over strategic goals, driving the initiative's urgency.
North's Secret Trip to Tehran
- Oliver North and team traveled secretly to Tehran with fake identities to negotiate weapons-for-hostages.
- North brought a chocolate cake decorated with a key as a goodwill gesture to the Iranians.