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The '''Bank of Credit and Commerce International''' was at one time the 7th largest bank in the world. It came under investigation in numerous countries worldwide in the mid 1980s for [[money laundering]] for [[narcotic]]s and weapons sellers. ''[[Time magazine]]'' wrote, "Superlatives are quickly exhausted: it is the largest corporate criminal enterprise ever" and ran a cover story labeling it the World's Sleaziest Bank.<ref>http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19910729,00.html</ref>

The '''Bank of Credit and Commerce International''' was at one time the 7th largest bank in the world. It came under investigation in numerous countries worldwide in the mid-1980s for [[money laundering]] for [[narcotic]]s and weapons sellers. ''[[Time magazine]]'' wrote, "Superlatives are quickly exhausted: it is the largest corporate criminal enterprise ever" and ran a cover story labeling it the World's Sleaziest Bank.<ref>http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19910729,00.html</ref>

In 1972 [[Pakistan]]i banks were nationalized by President [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]]. One of these banks was United Bank, whose president was Agha Hasan Abedi. Abedi subsequently joined with Sheik Zayad, ruler of [[Abu Dhabi]] and patron of the [[PLO]], to found BCCI. To prevent [[nationalization]], BCCI was chartered in [[Luxembourg]]. In 1975 it split into two entities, one remaining in Luxembourg and the other established in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands part became a "bank within a bank." While the legal registration was in Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands, the actual operational headquarters was moved to [[London]].

In 1972 [[Pakistan]]i banks were nationalized by President [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]]. One of these banks was United Bank, whose president was Agha Hasan Abedi. Abedi subsequently joined with Sheik Zayad, ruler of [[Abu Dhabi]] and patron of the [[PLO]], to found BCCI. To prevent [[nationalization]], BCCI was chartered in [[Luxembourg]]. In 1975 it split into two entities, one remaining in Luxembourg and the other established in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands part became a "bank within a bank." While the legal registration was in Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands, the actual operational headquarters was moved to [[London]].

Abedi in turn introduced Lance to Stanford and Harvard educated Ghaith Pharaon. Pharaon proceeded to acquire the stock of Bert Lance's National Bank of Georgia, a deal consummated on January 5, 1978, a day after Lance's $3.4 million loan from the First National Bank of Chicago was repaid by BCCI London. Pharaon was apparently acting on behalf of Abedi in the acquisition, at least in part.

Abedi in turn introduced Lance to Stanford and Harvard educated Ghaith Pharaon. Pharaon proceeded to acquire the stock of Bert Lance's National Bank of Georgia, a deal consummated on January 5, 1978, a day after Lance's $3.4 million loan from the First National Bank of Chicago was repaid by BCCI London. Pharaon was apparently acting on behalf of Abedi in the acquisition, at least in part.

By then Lance had left the Carter administration, and he and Jackson Stephens joined together to help BCCI in a hostile takeover of Financial General Bankshares. Financial General filed a lawsuit on February 17 and named "Bert Lance, Bank of Credit & Commerce International, Agha Hasan Abedi, Eugene J. Metzger, Jackson Stephens, Stephens Inc., Systematics Inc. and John Does numbers 1 through 25."  B. Francis Saul II, chairman of Financial General Bankshares, was represented by [[William Barr]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=WYYbzK8qIMQC&pg=PA376&lpg=PA376&dq=B.+Francis+Saul+II+barr&source=bl&ots=wYFxzp2eeE&sig=GsGvqM_-pAxDHVMhAlaHIPm_OCU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjHvarR4pTfAhWE4IMKHWMnCEkQ6AEwEHoECAYQAQ#v=onepage&q=B.%20Francis%20Saul%20II%20barr&f=false]</ref> Systematics was represented by C.J. Giroir, [[Webster Hubbell]], and [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] of the Rose Law Firm of Little Rock:<ref>https://nationalinterest.org/feature/did-hillarys-law-firm-help-bring-terror-bank-america-16794</ref>

By then Lance had left the Carter administration, and he and Jackson Stephens joined to help BCCI in a hostile takeover of Financial General Bankshares. Financial General filed a lawsuit on February 17 and named "Bert Lance, Bank of Credit & Commerce International, Agha Hasan Abedi, Eugene J. Metzger, Jackson Stephens, Stephens Inc., Systematics Inc. and John Does numbers 1 through 25."  B. Francis Saul II, chairman of Financial General Bankshares, was represented by [[William Barr]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=WYYbzK8qIMQC&pg=PA376&lpg=PA376&dq=B.+Francis+Saul+II+barr&source=bl&ots=wYFxzp2eeE&sig=GsGvqM_-pAxDHVMhAlaHIPm_OCU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjHvarR4pTfAhWE4IMKHWMnCEkQ6AEwEHoECAYQAQ#v=onepage&q=B.%20Francis%20Saul%20II%20barr&f=false]</ref> Systematics was represented by C.J. Giroir, [[Webster Hubbell]], and [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] of the Rose Law Firm of Little Rock:<ref>https://nationalinterest.org/feature/did-hillarys-law-firm-help-bring-terror-bank-america-16794</ref>

{{Quotebox|"The suit was ultimately settled, but intriguingly, briefs for Systematics, a Stephens property, were submitted by a trio of lawyers including C.J. Giroir and Webster L. Hubbell and signed by Hillary Rodham"<ref>Who is Jack Ryan?'' The [[Wall Street Journal]] '', August 1, 1994</ref>}}

{{Quotebox|"The suit was ultimately settled, but intriguingly, briefs for Systematics, a Stephens property, were submitted by a trio of lawyers including C.J. Giroir and Webster L. Hubbell and signed by Hillary Rodham"<ref>Who is Jack Ryan?'' The [[Wall Street Journal]] '', August 1, 1994</ref>}}

Edwin McAmis, an attorney for Financial General, deposed Lance in connection with the stockholder civil suit, and turned up a mysterious loan:

Edwin McAmis, an attorney for Financial General, deposed Lance in connection with the stockholder civil suit, and turned up a mysterious loan:

==Agha Hasan Abedi==

==Agha Hasan Abedi==

Agha Hasan Abedi used his connections to [[Jimmy Carter]] to publicize BCCI to [[head of state|heads of state]] around the world. Abedi made his personal 727 jet available to Carter, and accompanied the former President to [[Thailand]], [[Tibet]], [[Hong Kong]], and the [[Soviet Union]], among other places. Carter introduced Abedi to many heads of state and government from [[Deng Xiaoping]] in [[China]] to [[James Callahan]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. Abedi donated a half million dollars to establish the Carter Presidential Library, and a public policy institute at [[Emory University]].

Agha Hasan Abedi used his connections to [[Jimmy Carter]] to publicize BCCI to [[head of state|heads of state]] around the world. Abedi made his personal 727 jet available to Carter, and accompanied the former president to [[Thailand]], [[Tibet]], [[Hong Kong]], and the [[Soviet Union]], among other places. Carter introduced Abedi to many heads of state and government from [[Deng Xiaoping]] in [[China]] to [[James Callahan]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. Abedi donated a half million dollars to establish the Carter Presidential Library, and a public policy institute at [[Emory University]].

===Pakistani nuclear bomb===

===Pakistani nuclear bomb===

Hillary obtained access to important materials from Systematics clients, such as the operating system for a new national security computer at E-Systems of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].<ref>https://freedomjournalist.com/breaking-exclusive-ag-garlands-wife-worked-at-heavily-classified-defense-contractor-2/</ref>

Hillary obtained access to important materials from Systematics clients, such as the operating system for a new national security computer at E-Systems of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].<ref>https://freedomjournalist.com/breaking-exclusive-ag-garlands-wife-worked-at-heavily-classified-defense-contractor-2/</ref>

[[Vince Foster]] had a professional reputation for integrity. In the early 1980s Foster started cooperating with Israeli intelligence. But Foster began playing a dangerous game in the mid 1980s when he became the link between Systematics and the [[NSA]],<ref>[https://ia600203.us.archive.org/7/items/VinceFoster-NSA-Banking-Transactions-Spying/Allegations%20Regarding%20Vince%20Foster%2C%20the%20NSA%2C%20and%20Banking%20Transactions%20Spying/01%20Jim%20Norman%20sends%20a%20memo%20to%20the%20White%20House%2c%20which%20leaks%20it%20to%20a%20Starr%20assistant.txt Allegations Regarding Vince Foster, the NSA, and Banking Transactions Spying], by Orlin Grabbe</ref> the main US government agency that was looking for fronts to market the stolen [[Inslaw]] [[software]]. Foster had a Swiss bank account and was making one-day trips to [[Switzerland]] every six to eight months.<ref>An FBI interview report by agent Russell Bransford and a handwritten note from the Office of Independent Counsel found at the National Archives refer to Vincent Foster's Swiss bank account. [http://www.fbicover-up.com/ewExternalFiles/VWF%20Swiss%20Account.pdf FBI Agent Bransford interview report] April 21, 1994 and Independent Counsel notes November 13, 1995. The account was at the Banca Della Svizzera Italiana in Chiasso, Switzerland.</ref> Foster was the bagman for the Arkansas political machine. When he was serving in the [[White House]], on July 1, 1993, Foster purchased a round-trip ticket to Switzerland. This prompted [[surveillance]] by [[CIA]] [[counterintelligence]], [[NSA]], [[FBI]], and a four-person [[IRS]] team, putting a tremendous amount of [[psychological]] pressure on him. Foster became alarmed that he was under investigation when he phoned ahead of time and discovered the Swiss bank account had been drained of the $2.73 million deposited there. The account had been drained by ex-CIA hackers who placed the funds in an [[escrow]] account for the CIA.<ref>[http://www.constitution.org/quinnorm.htm Jim Quinn interview with James Norman,] WRRK Radio Pittsburgh, December 7, 1995.<br>Editor's note: James Norman of Media Bypass Magazine published ''Fostergate'', an article detailing the background and circumstances of Vince Foster's death. Norman, formally a Senior Editor of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine, was terminated due to ''Fostergate's'' controversial and national security concerns regarding Foster being investigated for [[espionage]], and Foster's link to a foreign intelligence organization. ''Fostergate'' originally had been written for ''Forbes'' magazine.</ref><ref>[http://www.fbicover-up.com/ewExternalFiles/James%20Norman%20Media%20Bypass.pdf ''Fostergate''], Media ByPass, October, 1995</ref> Foster hired James Hamilton, a high-powered Washington lawyer specializing in white-collar [[crime]] who handles cases before [[Congress]]ional [[committee]]s.  

[[Vince Foster]] had a professional reputation for integrity. In the early 1980s Foster started cooperating with Israeli intelligence. But Foster began playing a dangerous game in the mid-1980s when he became the link between Systematics and the [[NSA]],<ref>[https://ia600203.us.archive.org/7/items/VinceFoster-NSA-Banking-Transactions-Spying/Allegations%20Regarding%20Vince%20Foster%2C%20the%20NSA%2C%20and%20Banking%20Transactions%20Spying/01%20Jim%20Norman%20sends%20a%20memo%20to%20the%20White%20House%2c%20which%20leaks%20it%20to%20a%20Starr%20assistant.txt Allegations Regarding Vince Foster, the NSA, and Banking Transactions Spying], by Orlin Grabbe</ref> the main US government agency that was looking for fronts to market the stolen [[Inslaw]] [[software]]. Foster had a Swiss bank account and was making one-day trips to [[Switzerland]] every six to eight months.<ref>An FBI interview report by agent Russell Bransford and a handwritten note from the Office of Independent Counsel found at the National Archives refer to Vincent Foster's Swiss bank account. [http://www.fbicover-up.com/ewExternalFiles/VWF%20Swiss%20Account.pdf FBI Agent Bransford interview report] April 21, 1994 and Independent Counsel notes November 13, 1995. The account was at the Banca Della Svizzera Italiana in Chiasso, Switzerland.</ref> Foster was the bagman for the Arkansas political machine. When he was serving in the [[White House]], on July 1, 1993, Foster purchased a round-trip ticket to Switzerland. This prompted [[surveillance]] by [[CIA]] [[counterintelligence]], [[NSA]], [[FBI]], and a four-person [[IRS]] team, putting a tremendous amount of [[psychological]] pressure on him. Foster became alarmed that he was under investigation when he phoned ahead of time and discovered the Swiss bank account had been drained of the $2.73 million deposited there. The account had been drained by ex-CIA hackers who placed the funds in an [[escrow]] account for the CIA.<ref>[http://www.constitution.org/quinnorm.htm Jim Quinn interview with James Norman,] WRRK Radio Pittsburgh, December 7, 1995.<br>Editor's note: James Norman of Media Bypass Magazine published ''Fostergate'', an article detailing the background and circumstances of Vince Foster's death. Norman, formally a Senior Editor of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine, was terminated due to ''Fostergate's'' controversial and national security concerns regarding Foster being investigated for [[espionage]], and Foster's link to a foreign intelligence organization. ''Fostergate'' originally had been written for ''Forbes'' magazine.</ref><ref>[http://www.fbicover-up.com/ewExternalFiles/James%20Norman%20Media%20Bypass.pdf ''Fostergate''], Media ByPass, October, 1995</ref> Foster hired James Hamilton, a high-powered Washington lawyer specializing in white-collar [[crime]] who handles cases before [[Congress]]ional [[committee]]s.  

A weekend meeting was held with Webster Hubbell and both their wives at the estate of Michael Cardoza who later headed the [[Hillary Clinton First Lady#Legal Defense Fund and influence peddling|Clinton Legal Defense fund]]. [[George Stephanopoulos]] is also said to be at this meeting.<ref>Letter from James R. Norman, Senior Editor at Forbes Magazine to Michael D. McCurry, Press Secretary at the White House, April 17, 1995</ref> $286,000 was deposited into the account of Vince's wife, Lisa Foster, shortly before the meeting. The money was paid evidently as hush money, and for legal fees. The hope apparently was that Foster would not break under stress and name names of others in the [[Clinton administration]].<ref>Jim Quinn interview with James Norman, December 7, 1995</ref>

A weekend meeting was held with Webster Hubbell and both their wives at the estate of Michael Cardoza who later headed the [[Hillary Clinton First Lady#Legal Defense Fund and influence peddling|Clinton Legal Defense fund]]. [[George Stephanopoulos]] is also said to be at this meeting.<ref>Letter from James R. Norman, Senior Editor at Forbes Magazine to Michael D. McCurry, Press Secretary at the White House, April 17, 1995</ref> $286,000 was deposited into the account of Vince's wife, Lisa Foster, shortly before the meeting. The money was paid evidently as hush money, and for legal fees. The hope apparently was that Foster would not break under stress and name names of others in the [[Clinton administration]].<ref>Jim Quinn interview with James Norman, December 7, 1995</ref>