George S. Brown Quotes


For falsification to constitute an offence there must be proof of "intent to deceive." This is a legally prescribed element of the offence and is negated when the report is submitted in conformity with orders from a higher authority in possession of the true facts.


Context

The General defended the legality of a military man to lie to Congress if so ordered by his superiors:


Citations

George S. Brown, U. S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, New York Times, July 24, 1973

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George S. Brown
George S. Brown
  • Born: August 17, 1918
  • Died: December 5, 1978
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George Scratchley Brown was a United States Air Force general who served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he served as the senior military adviser to the president of the United States, the National Security Council and the secretary of defense. Through the commanders of the unified and specified commands, he was also responsible for executing the decisions of the National Command Authorities regarding worldwide readiness and employment of combat forces of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.