FEMA plans on suspension of the US constitution exposed during Iran contra hearings. Oliver North is questioned by Jack Brooks:
Mr. Chairman: ... I may ask that you do not touch upon that...
Jack Brooks: "I was particularly concerned Mr. Chairman because I read in Miami papers and several others that had been a plan developed by that same agency, a contingency plan , that would suspend the American constitution and I'm deeply concerned about and wonder if that is the area in which he had worked."
Mr Chairman: "and I must respectfully request that in that matter should not to be touched upon at this stage...
