In response to the shocking exposure of the domestic espionage action known as Operation CHAOS, the CIA came under the fierce scrutiny of the Church and Pike Committees and the Rockefeller Commission. In this edition of Meet the Press, the panel grills the newly installed Director of the CIA, George H. W. Bush. Heated discussion centers primarily on leaked information about covert operations in Angola and more attentive governmental oversight of the CIA. Bush’s motivation for accepting the controversial CIA appointment is also questioned, and Richard Nixon’s post-resignation visit to China is discussed. Introduced by Tim Russert. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (27 minutes)
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