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Some argue the affair exposes a tension between moral goals and legal limits in government. Officials believed they were fighting communism and saving hostages, so they broke laws they thought were too restrictive, raising questions about when breaking rules might be justified.
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Supporting arguments
- The goal to fight communism globally
- Effort to free American hostages
- Belief in higher purpose overriding laws
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