that same day, pickens issued a response, saying he was "open" to kerry's suggestion but stated that the offer applied only to the group's television ads. he additionally required kerry to provide his vietnam journal, his military records, specifically those for the years 1971-1978, and copies of all movies and tapes made during his service. pickens' letter also challenged kerry to agree to donate $1 million to the congressional medal of honor foundation, if kerry "cannot prove anything in the swift boat ads to be untrue."