Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20110511:06:14:00
>> i let them believe what they want to believe, and it is an ego builder for me, but it's still a lie. i got caught up in the moment and i allowed my old nature to lie and continue to lie. and built upon it. and it's just simply wrong. >> in that mea culpa, he said he did serve in the navy from 1970 to 1970. but never served in vietnam. the closest he got to vietnam was the mediterranean sea. that didn't stop him from wearing this pin, which is the medal given to those who complete s.e.a.l. training, symbolizes membership in the team. he said he bought the pin at a military surplus store. he ...