« But that’s not happening. Instead, you have compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation, in order to distract attention from President Trump’s actions and to cover them up despite legitimate calls for answers. »
Clinton is telling lawmakers, « As I stated in my sworn declaration on January 13, I had no idea about their criminal activities. »
« I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that, » her remarks state.
« Like every decent person, I have been horrified by what we have learned about their crimes. It’s unfathomable that Mr. Epstein initially got a slap on the wrist in 2008, which allowed him to continue his predatory practices for another decade. »
The House Oversight Committee’s deposition is officially kicking off on Thursday morning after months of back-and-forth.
« No one’s accusing, at this moment, the Clintons of any wrongdoing. They’re going to have due process, » Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told reporters shortly before it began. « But we have a lot of questions, and the purpose of the whole investigation is to try to understand many things about Epstein. »
Hillary Clinton’s deposition comes a day before her husband, former President Bill Clinton, will testify before the panel as well.
« Today will be a long deposition, I would assume, and tomorrow will be an even longer deposition, » Comer said.
