I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I'm gonna say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinski. I never told anybody to lie, not a single time, never. These allegations are false, and I need to go back to work for the American people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts his innocence regarding sexual relations and denies instructing others to lie, emphasizing the falsity of allegations while calling for a return to work.
- In plain terms
- He says he did not have sex with her and did not tell anyone to lie, claiming the allegations are false.
- What can you take from it?
- Deny allegations firmly and focus on continuing public service.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify personal denials?
- What defines working for the people?
Another view
This statement relies on the speaker's word without external verification.
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