George Shultz

In this engaging discussion, Peter Wollison, former White House counsel, delves into the legal strategies behind the Iran-Contra scandal. Joining him is George Shultz, Reagan's Secretary of State, who openly opposed missile sales to Iran. They dissect the administration's struggle to maintain integrity sans a Watergate repeat, the complex arms trade with Iran, and the internal dissent within Reagan's team. The pressures during key press conferences and the political ramifications of their decisions are juxtaposed against modern accountability challenges, making for a riveting listen.

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George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State and Hoover Institution fellow, reflects on economics shaping his public service career. He discusses the interplay of morality and pragmatism in foreign policy. He recounts US-Soviet diplomacy in the 1980s, Reykjavík breakthroughs, and why openness and information flow undermined closed regimes.