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It's early November 1986.

A magazine reporter, sit in his office in Washington, D.C.

He's supposed to be grinding out a deadline, but he's having a hard time concentrating.

The D.C. rumor mill is firing on all cylinders and the office is a buzz.

A few days ago, Al Sharah, Lebanese periodical, broke the political story of the decade.

Senior U.S. government officials, including former National Security Advisor Robert Budmick

Farlin and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, made a secret trip to Iran to trade arms for

hostages.

The story was confirmed by the speaker of the Iranian parliament.

So far, though, it's been radio silence at the White House.

They have neither confirmed nor denied the story.

For reporters all across Washington, it's a frantic race for the truth.

But this reporter has about to snatch a big scoop.

Yeah, hello?

You got a minute.

Immediately, the reporter knows who's on the other end of the line.

He'd recognize that voice anywhere.

And he knows this particular man doesn't call journalists unless he has something to say.

Are you alone?

Hang on a sec.

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