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Which government official suggested the idea of violating the Boland Amendment?

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I believe it was Ronald Reagan
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Answer: Ronald Reagan

Explanation:

The Amendment outlawed U.S. assistance to the Contras for the purpose of overthrowing the Nicaraguan government , while allowing assistance for other purposes.

Reagan administration circumvented the Amendment without the consent of Congress, in order to continue supplying arms to the Contras.

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