THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, September 1, 1994 TAG: 9409010543
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A8 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Oliver North is a poor patriot who is exploiting his military service in his bid for the U.S. Senate, a group of veterans said Wednesday.
``We all are former military people and we don't agree with what Mr. North's concept of military service seems to be,'' said Ben Jarratt Brown, a retired Air Force captain. ``We don't think being deceitful even in the name of freedom is justified.''
Veterans Against North held a news conference in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial to denounce North, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel, for his role in the Iran-Contra scandal.
North was convicted of destroying documents about Iran-Contra, accepting an illegal gratuity and aiding in the obstruction of Congress. The convictions were overturned on appeal because his trial was tainted by congressional testimony North gave under immunity.
``Felonious behavior whether you get off on a technicality or not is still felonious behavior,'' Brown said.
KEYWORDS: U.S. SENATE RACE VIRGINIA CANDIDATES
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