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Memos: Reagan would have ordered strikes on Iran if hostages were killed

Posted May 29th, 2009 under Headlines Tags: , , ,

Reagan Files:

VP Bush: I think the American people would be very supportive.

Sec. Shultz: We actually need to prepare several strategies: a public strategy, a Hill

strategy, and a strategy to use with our friends and allies.

We will draft something on each of these and have it on the shelf in case we need it.

Poindexter: I believe that covers the agenda. I recommend we adjourn. We’ve now

agreed that if the hostages are harmed (one line redacted).

Pres. Reagan: (Snapping fingers) Like that.

Poindexter: Don’t you think we should reconvene the NSPG to make the final decision?

Pres. Reagan: Only if it doesn’t delay the strikes. In summary then, if any hostage is harmed, we will (three lines redacted).

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President Reagan wrote in his diary that night: “Settled an action we’ll take immediately against Iran if the Hisballah terrorists carry out their threat to punish as spies the 5 Americans they are holding in Lebanon. It’s time to serve notice we won’t hold still for their barbarism.”

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