John Tower

…as secretary of state) and John Tower, along with Brent Scowcroft, a longtime adviser on national security. Taking its name from Tower, the board became known as the Tower Commission. It was given 60 days to submit its findings, but, because it had no subpoena power, a number of individuals…

…commission, headed by former senator John Tower of Texas (the Tower Commission), to investigate the matter. An independent counsel, Judge Lawrence Walsh, was also appointed, and the House and Senate began joint hearings to examine both the arms sales and the military assistance to the Contras. As a result of…