Death of Khomeini
When Ronald Reagan was caught selling arms to Iran he appeared on national television and informed the American public that his Administration was dealing with “moderates” in Iran who were going to be of some help to us.
Today, after the Ayatollah has passed on, the consensus of opinion among newsmen and even Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), is that there are no moderates in Iran. What happened to those people who the Reagan group eagerly did business with? As days pass, Emperor Reagan’s new clothes become more obvious.
VICTOR GENTILE
Beverly Hills
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