Iran-Contra affair

"The simple truth is, I dont remember — period."

"Let me say to the hostage families : we have not given up, we never will. And I promise to you that we shall use every legitimate means to free your loved ones."

"I have paid a price for my silence in terms of your trust and confidence. But I had to wait for the complete story."

"I was provided with additional input that was radically different from the truth. I assisted in furthering that version."

"I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart and my best intentions still tell me thats true. But the facts and the evidence tell me it is not."

"I honestly answered every question put to me during the Iran Contra hearings. But if they didnt ask me something, I was not going to reveal things that would put other people in jeopardy."