What resulted from the sale of arms to Iran in order to secure the release of American hostages held in Lebanon?
A) The hostages were released and the public regarded President Reagan as a hero.
B) Militant Islamists were encouraged to seize more American hostages.
C) Congress found out about the illegal deal and moved to impeach President Reagan.
D) Anti-Communist Contras in Nicaragua took hostages in hopes of payment.
E) Iraq attempted hostilities against the United States.
B
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