Kavanaugh slams allegations as “last-minute smears”
In prepared remarks, Kavanaugh is prepared to testify before the committte that the allegations of sexual assault are “last-minute smears” against him.
Such grotesque and obvious character assassination–if allowed to succeed–will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from serving our country.
Kavanaugh maintains that the efforts to “destroy my good name” will not drive him out or intimidate him to withdraw from the confirmation process.
Kavanaugh slams sexual assault as “morally wrong” and “contrary to my religious faith” and once again denies ever sexually assaulting “anyone–not in high school, not in college, not ever.”
The remarks also mark the first time Kavanaugh has admitted he often drank in excess, saying he was “not perfect in those days.”
“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,” wrote Kavanaugh in his remarks.
He added, “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.”
