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Transcript: Clinton comments on Lewinsky book deal
March 5, 1999 QUESTION: Mr. President, more than 70 million Americans watched Monica Lewinsky's recent television interview and a number of people are buying a book that she's put out. I'm just wondering, do you have any thoughts on it that you can share with us that perhaps might bring closure to this? And do you have problem with the idea that she's actually making money off that relationship? ... CLINTON: Well, let me -- let me answer your question. First of all, I did not see the interview, so I can't really comment on that. What I hope is that she will be permitted to go on with her life, and I hope it'll be a good life. And I hope that -- that the efforts that I have made and that I continue to make every day at home and at work will bear fruit. And I hope that all the people who have been hurt by this, including totally innocent people who have massive legal bills, will get the help they need, and I'm determined to do what I can to help them. And just the important thing is that the American people are virtually screaming at us to get on with their lives and their business and to do their business. And I'm going to do my best to do that as well as I possibly But, you know, this was a pretty tough thing for everybody involved. And I wish you well. I hope it works out all right for you. QUESTION: (OFF-MIKE) OK? CLINTON: I tell you, you know, that's not a decision for me to make. I think that my -- I can only -- one of the things I've learned that I had relearn all over again in this last four-year episode, is that all I can control in life is what I do and what I say. And if I do and say the right things, then that's the thing that's best for me and my family and for the American people, and that's what I'm concentrating on doing. And I don't wish anyone ill who was caught up in this. And she paid quite a high price for a long time, and I feel badly for that. So I just hope it works out all right. |
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