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1-19-16

Yes, We Apologized to Iran and Should Have after Our Sailors Crossed into Their Waterways

by John Dickson

Other countries have apologized when in the wrong. So have we.

Source: NYT

12-24-15

Americans Held Hostage in Iran Win Compensation 36 Years Later

Buried in the omnibus spending bill signed into law last week are provisions to give each of the former hostages or their estates up to $4.4 million.

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Yes, We Apologized to Iran and Should Have after Our Sailors Crossed into Their Waterways

by John Dickson

Americans Held Hostage in Iran Win Compensation 36 Years Later