How Was the Watergate Scandal Similar to the Iran-Contra Affair

How was the Watergate Scandal similar to the Iran-Contra affair?

A) Both were excused by the American public because they were overshadowed by significant progress in U.S.-Soviet relations.
B) Both ultimately restored the American public's faith in the integrity of the federal government.
C) They both brought the United States to the brink of nuclear war.
D) They both involved major errors in international diplomacy.
E) Both involved secret, illegal government actions that tarnished the president's reputation.