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A Democrat on the committee, on the other hand, asserts that "Casey did mention mining but in the midst of a list of other actions the contras were taking. At no time did he say the CIA was directly involved in mining or that President Reagan had authorized it." New...
(9 of 10) already happening this year. But some principles clearly should guide consideration of the mining and its aftermath.
Another trouble, though, arises because in the early stages, at least, covert operations are secret. Planning for any kind of successful policy must define realistic objectives, set limits on what is to be attempted, consider whether the means available match those required, carefully weigh potential benefits against likely costs. All...
His view: "The mining requires special skills that only the gringos have."
Meanwhile, in Honduras, the contra leader in charge of the northern front of the covert war against Nicaragua insisted, somewhat implausibly, given the information leaking out in Washington, that "no U.S. citizen ever has been involved" in the mining of Nicaraguan ports. At a press conference in the Honduran capital...