[Pete]

Mr. Rather recalled that Mr. Burkett had said he had gotten the documents from a former guard member who was now overseas. Mr. Rather said producers had tried to get in touch with him, but had not, though knowing his identity bolstered the team's confidence just the same.

That's got to be George Conn. He was in the guard with Burkett and was one of the guys Burkett said saw the papers in the trash can. My understanding is that Conn has denied it. Conn is currently working in Germany under a DOD contract.

[Pete]

My understanding is that Conn has denied it. Conn is currently working in Germany under a DOD contract.

Clarification: Denied seeing the documents, not that he denied being the origial source Burkett claimed. (He probably wouldn't know that).