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Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
General view of the UN Security Council meeting. Mauritius Ambassador to UN Security Council, Radha Ramphul, Flagrant violations of international laws, conventions and treaties, and diplomatic practice dating from times immoral, cannot, must not, will not be tolerated by the international community.
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
General view of the UN Security Council meeting. Federal Republic of Germany Ambassador to UN Security Council, Rudiger von Wechmar, The inviolability of members of diplomatic missions is indispensable for peaceful communications among nations. This is a long standing principle which has stood the test of time and which is respected by all states regardless of cultural traditions, religion, or ideology. This principle of international law is embodied notably in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which Iran too has ratified.
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
General view of the UN Security Council meeting. Japan Ambassador to UN Security Council, Masahiro Nisibori, In addition to the humanitarian considerations, the present situation, regardless of the reasons involved, constitutes a deviation from the well established norms of international law concerning the inviolability of diplomatic personal and property.
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
Bolivia Ambassador to UN Security Council, Dr. Sergio de Vizzio, The Latin America group reiterates its firm support with the standards of international law that guarantee the inviolability of diplomatic personal and premises as well as respect and protection for diplomatic agents.
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
Greece Ambassador to UN Security Council, Nicolas Katapodis diplomatic envoy, not because his life and safety are greater value than that of his fellow human beings but because the protection of his person is an essential prerequisite for the conduct of international life resides in a long tradition. It would be both sad and dangerous if this tradition were to be broken. My government has already conveyed this view to the appropriate authorities in Tehran. In doing so we are acting on two premises. First of all because we believe that the respective international law and in this particular case, the Vienna Convention, is an absolute necessity if we want to preserve international order.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Cockpit Recording
Static b/w shot of back of TWA plane with text in one corner reading "Beirut, Lebanon" - pilot of the plane shouts over radio "they are beating the passengers, they are threatening to kill them now, we want the fuel now, immediately!"
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Congressman
Unidentified Congressman outside capital comments on how tough it is to deal with terrorists.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Intro
Capitol Journal host Hodding Carter in tv studio introduces the show.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Summary
In tv studio, Carter gives explanation of hostage crisis in Beirut.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - James Montgomery
James Montgomery, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, explains how Congress can help in dealing with the hostage crisis.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Grotberg and Simon
Shots of Representative John Grotberg's office in Illinois and interview with Grotberg about his members of his district whose relatives and friends are hostage aboard the plane. Interview with Senator Paul Simon about what he's doing regarding the crisis, footage of Simon's office in Illinois - interview with one of Simon's staffers about how she's been working with family members of plane passengers
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Washington Response
Various shots of press people setting up for reports in airport, at the Capital, in front of the White House, brief footage of Congressional floor, shot of Secretary of State George Schultz rushing into a building surrounded by entourage of security. Brief clip from Ronald Reagan press conference in which Reagan says the U.S. is under attack by international terrorists, shots of Representatives speaking on Congressional floor about crisis, various Reagan administration officials concerned with security issues are shot meeting the press. Interview with Representative Representative John Grotberg.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Studio Segue
In the studio Carter segues to summary of 1979 hostage crisis.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - American Hostages
Tehran, Iran 1979: footage of rallying crowd in Iran in 1979 - blind-folded American hostages are paraded before them, an American flag is burned - this footage has text over it in the bottom of the screen reading "Tehran, Iran."
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Washington Response
Various clips of members of Congress talking about what the President's reaction should be to hostage crisis in Iran.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Hostage Negotiation
Representative George Hanson in Iran to negotiate the release of the hostages - he passes through chanting crowds.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Press Conference
State Department Spokesman Hodding Carter tells the press there is only one negotiator with Iran during 1979 Hostage Crisis.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Jimmy Carter
November 12th, 1979 The President, President Jimmy Carter "... we refuse to permit the use of terrorism and the seizure and the holding of hostages to impose political demands. No one should underestimate the resolve of the American Government and the American people in this matter. It is necessary to eliminate any suggestion that economic pressures can weaken our stand on basic issues of principle. Our position must be clear. I am ordering that we discontinue purchasing of any oil from Iran for delivery to this country."
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - John M. Ashbrook
On the House floor Representative John M. Ashbrook delivers a harsh critique of Carter's initiative to deal with the hostage crisis.
Capitol Journal - TWA Hostage Crisis - Studio Segue
Back in the studio Carter segues.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Congressional Response
Congressional reaction to the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979, Senators Frank Church and Jacob Javits explain why they both feel the time is not right for Congressional inquiries.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Rescue Attempt
Shots of the aftermath of failed rescue attempt Operation Eagle Claw, mangled wreckage of a helicopter and other aircraft.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - Congressional Response
Representative Jim Leach from the House floor condemns "the John Wayne school of diplomacy", Senator Harry Jackson explains the consequences of the failed rescue mission regarding America's international reputation.
Capitol Journal - 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis - President Carter
President Carter at a campaign rally says he does not intend to lose the 1980 election.