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This document appears to be a page (271) from a book draft or manuscript dated April 2, 2012, contained within a House Oversight production. It details the January 17, 1997, deposition of President Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit, specifically focusing on his denial of a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky based on a specific legal definition of 'sexual relations.' The author claims to have personal knowledge from both Clinton and his lawyer, Robert Bennett, regarding their legal strategy.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Clinton | Former US President |
Subject of the deposition discussed in the text; denied sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky.
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| Robert Bennett | Lawyer |
President Clinton's lawyer during the deposition; questioned Clinton about Lewinsky's affidavit.
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| Monica Lewinsky | White House Intern (implied) |
Subject of the deposition questions regarding an alleged affair.
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| Paula Jones | Plaintiff |
The lawsuit in which Clinton was deposed (Paula Jones lawsuit).
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| Unknown Author | Author/Narrator |
Refers to themselves as 'me' and claims both Clinton and Bennett personally told them details.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| House Oversight Committee |
Indicated by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (1 events)
1997-01-17
President Clinton deposed in the Paula Jones lawsuit.
Unknown (likely Washington D.C.)
Relationships (4)
Text refers to Bennett as 'President’s own lawyer'.
Subject of the deposition questions regarding 'extramarital sexual affair'.
Author claims Clinton 'personally told me'.
Author claims Bennett 'personally told me'.
Key Quotes (4)
"How do I know that Robert Bennett never told President Clinton of the default option? Because both men personally told me."Source
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"“I have never had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky. I’ve never had an affair with her.”"Source
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"Under that definition, oral sex does constitute sexual relations."Source
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Quote #3
"“In paragraph eight of her affidavit, [Monica Lewinsky] says this, ‘I have never had a sexual relationship with the president...'"Source
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testify under oath – not once, but twice – that turned a sex rumor into a possibly impeachable
offense.
offense.
How do I know that Robert Bennett never told President Clinton of the default option? Because
both men personally told me. Here is the story.
both men personally told me. Here is the story.
On January 17, 1997, President Clinton was deposed in the Paula Jones lawsuit and was asked
questions about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Among the questions were the following:
“Did you have an extramarital sexual affair with Monica
Lewinsky?”
questions about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Among the questions were the following:
“Did you have an extramarital sexual affair with Monica
Lewinsky?”
“If she told someone that she had a sexual affair with you beginning
in November of 1995, would that be a lie?”
in November of 1995, would that be a lie?”
“I think I used the term “sexual affair.” And so the record is
completely clear, have you ever had sexual relations with Monica
Lewinsky, as that term is defined in Deposition Exhibit 1, as
modified by the Court?”
completely clear, have you ever had sexual relations with Monica
Lewinsky, as that term is defined in Deposition Exhibit 1, as
modified by the Court?”
Clinton answered as follows:
“I have never had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky. I’ve
never had an affair with her.”
never had an affair with her.”
His answer was based on the following definition of sexual relations accepted by the judge:
For the purpose of this deposition, a person engages in “sexual
relations” when the person knowingly engages in or causes
relations” when the person knowingly engages in or causes
1. contact with the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner
thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to arouse
or gratify the sexual desire of any person;
thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to arouse
or gratify the sexual desire of any person;
“Contact means intentional touching, either directly or through
clothing.
clothing.
Under that definition, oral sex does constitute sexual relations. After the Jones lawyers
completed their questioning, the President’s own lawyer, Robert Bennett, asked the following
question:
completed their questioning, the President’s own lawyer, Robert Bennett, asked the following
question:
“In paragraph eight of her affidavit, [Monica Lewinsky] says this, ‘I
have never had a sexual relationship with the president, he did not
propose that we have a sexual relationship, he did not offer
employment or other benefits in exchange for a sexual relationship,
he did not deny me employment or other benefits for reflecting a
sexual relationship.’
have never had a sexual relationship with the president, he did not
propose that we have a sexual relationship, he did not offer
employment or other benefits in exchange for a sexual relationship,
he did not deny me employment or other benefits for reflecting a
sexual relationship.’
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