A inclusive memo to National Security Advisor Robert C. McFarlane, Oliver North describes a plan to encourage the Contra war if Congress refuses to vote more funds. The plan calls for advance towards key donor nations, such as Saudi Arabia, for more funds and having Honduras play a key support role.
Congress starts to investigate illegal Contra support operations, North try to cover up these activities by drafting altered versions of specific memos, including this one, for Congressional investigators.
