O'Neill transcript on PBS Newshour

PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer ^ | 4-19-04 | PBS - Transcript

[hushpad]

My question would be that does a copy of the citation or any other paperwork come along with the medal?<<<<

I'm sure I heard that mentioned during an interview. It does not change, in my mind, the credibility of his story.

The exact date of valor probably did not ring a bell AT THE TIME. I find that believable. The man had just returned from fighting a war, being away from family, watching friends die, all the horrors - I am not surprised he did not verify the particular date on a citation.

[RangerVetNam]

You are right on. You do not remember dates unlesss it was Christmas, your birthday, you got wounded , or lost a good friend. I can clearly remember incidents but can't tell you what day or even month they occured.

[farmfriend]

More.

[Solamente]

The transcript has been selectively edited. Leher cut Oliphant down to size a few times, not shown now....

[hushpad]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees the obvious.

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[moehoward]

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[kemeny]

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[Osage Orange]

TOM OLIPHANT: Well, that's illustrative because I think this is an allegation that has a credibility problem that I believe I can address on journalistic as opposed to political grounds.

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Tom Oliphant is about as apolitical as John Kerry.

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[rwfromkansas]

He admitted at the DNC PBS convention coverage that he has a daughter or something who works for the Kerry campaign.

I have more respect for him than most media, but he is still biased.

[rwfromkansas]

There are some things that concern me, but I think there is more supporting them than opposing them.