Reply #4: What did G.H.W. Bush, Sr promise the Iranians in Madrid in 1980?

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GB: "Okay, Manoucher, your friends hold onto the hostages until after the November elections, and in return, we'll overthrow the Sunnis and your people can have southern Iraq. That might take some time,of course, but both our organizations make long-term plans."

MG: "Throw in some missiles, and a cake and you have a deal, George. Oh, before I forget, my other friends -- the ones in Jeddah -- say hello. They'd like me to pick up the tab for this lunch, and gave me a new credit card for that. Let's see, Bank of Credit and Commerce International. What can they do for you in Nicaragua?"

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