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发帖数: 61690 | 1 Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's opening statement for a scheduled
hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, as prepared for delivery:
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Feinstein, and Members of the Committee: Eleven
days ago, Dr. Ford publicly accused me of committing a serious wrong more
than 36 years ago when we were both in high school. I denied the allegation
immediately, unequivocally, and categorically. The next day, I told this
Committee that I wanted to testify as soon as possible, under oath, to clear
my name.
Over the past few days, other false and uncorroborated accusations have been
aired. There has been a frenzy to come up with something—anything, no
matter how far-fetched or odious—that will block a vote on my nomination.
These are lastminute smears, pure and simple. They debase our public
discourse. And the consequences extend beyond any one nomination. Such
grotesque and obvious character assassination—if allowed to succeed—will
dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from serving
our country.
As I told this Committee the last time I appeared before you, a federal
judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That
is the kind of judge I am and will always be. I will not be intimidated into
withdrawing from this process. This effort to destroy my good name will not
drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive
me out. I am here this morning to answer these allegations and to tell the
truth. And the truth is that I have never sexually assaulted anyone—not in
high school, not in college, not ever.
Sexual assault is horrific. It is morally wrong. It is illegal. It is
contrary to my religious faith. And it contradicts the core promise of this
Nation that all people are created equal and entitled to be treated with
dignity and respect. Allegations of sexual assault must be taken seriously.
Those who make allegations deserve to be heard. The subject of allegations
also deserves to be heard. Due process is a foundation of the American rule
of law.
Dr. Ford’s allegation dates back more than 36 years, to a party that she
says occurred dring our time in high school. I spent most of my time in high
school focused on academics, sports, church, and service. But I was not
perfect in those days, just as I am not perfect today. I drank beer with my
friends, usually on weekends. Sometimes I had too many. In retrospect, I
said and did things in high school that make me cringe now. But that’s not
why we are here today. What I’ve been accused of is far more serious than
juvenile misbehavior. I never did anything remotely resembling what Dr. Ford
describes.
The allegation of misconduct is completely inconsistent with the rest of my
life. The record of my life, from my days in grade school through the
present day, shows that I have always promoted the equality and dignity of
women.
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I categorically and unequivocally deny the allegation against me by Dr. Ford
. I never had any sexual or physical encounter of any kind with Dr. Ford. I
am not questioning that Dr. Ford may have been sexually assaulted by some
person in some place at some time. But I have never done that to her or to
anyone. I am innocent of this charge. | d******k
发帖数: 76 | | j*********r
发帖数: 24733 | 3 这个是under oath的，所以根据这个逻辑......
发信人: feitian (一剑西来十五年), 信区: USANews
标 题: Re: 关于第三个指控
发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Wed Sep 26 13:27:53 2018, 美东)
很多情况下宣誓誓词当然算证据，是不是铁证，陪审团和法官信不信是另一回事 |
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