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NATION, Page 35American NotesWASHINGTONGetting Nasty With Noriega
Covert operations are supposed to be secret. But last week,
word that George Bush had authorized a $3 million covert plan to
topple Panamanian strongman Manuel Antonio Noriega leaked out
before the operation even got under way. The Los Angeles Times
reported that Bush had authorized the CIA to recruit members of the
Panamanian Defense Forces for an anti-Noriega revolt. In a change
of policy, the Bush plan reportedly authorizes a coup even if
Noriega is accidentally killed. Asked about the report, Bush said,
"It wouldn't be covert if I even referred to it."