Defiant Kavanaugh Declares 'the Coordinated Effort to Destroy My Good Name Will Not Drive Me Out'
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(CNSNews.com) - Judge Brett Kavanaugh, nomimated by President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court, sent a letter today to Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley (R.-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D.-Calif.) declaring that he would not be "intimidated" into withdrawing from his nomination and that he was looking forward to testifying under oath before the Judiciary Committeee on Thursday.
"Last night, another false and uncorroborated accusation from 35 years ago was published," Kavanaugh wrote. "Once again, those alleged to have been witnesses to the event deny it ever happened. There is no a frenzy to come up with something--anything--that will block this process and a vote on my confirmation occurring."
"These are smears, pure and simple," he wrote. "And they debase our public discourse. But they are also a threat to any man or woman who wishes to serve our country. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination--if allowed to succeed--will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from service.
"As I told the Committee during my hearing," he said, "a federal judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That is the kind of judge I will always be. I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out."
Here is the full text of Kavanaugh's letter to Grassley and Feinstein :
Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein:
When I testified in front of the Senate three weeks ago, I explained my belief that fair process is foundational to justice and to our democracy.
At that time, I sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee for more than 31 hours and answered quesions under oath. I then answered more questions at a confidential session. The following week, I responded to more than 1,200 written questions, more than have been submitted to all previous Supreme Court nominees combined.
Only after that exhaustive process was complete did I learn, through the news media, about a 36-year-old allegation from high school that had been asserted months earlier and withheld from me throughout the hearing process. First it was an anonymous allegation that I categorically and unequivocally denied. Soon after the accuser was identified, I repeated my denial on the record and made clear that I wished to appear before the Committee. I then repeated my denial to Committee investigators--under criminal penalites for false statements. All of the witnesses identified by Dr. Ford as being present at the party she describes are on the record to the Committee saying they have no recollection of any such party happening. I asked to testify before the Committee again under oath as soon as possible, so that both Dr. Ford and I could both be heard. I thank Chairman Grassley for scheduling that hearing for Thursday.
Last night, another false and uncorroborated accusation from 35 years ago was published. Once again, those alleged to have been witnesses to the event deny it ever happened. There is now a frenzy to come up with something--anything--that will block this process and a vote on my confirmation occurring.
These are smears, pure and simple. And they debase our public discourse. But they are also a threat to any man or woman who wishes to serve our country. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination--if allowed to succeed--will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from service.
As I told the Committee during my hearing, a federal judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That is the kind of judge I will always be. I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out. The last-minute character assassination will not succeed.
I have devoted my career to serving the public and the cause of justice, and particularly to promoting the equality and dignity of women. Women from every phase of my life have come forward to attest to my character. I am grateful to them. I owe it to the, and to my family, to defend my integrity and my good name. I look forward to answering questions from the Senate on Thursday.
Sincerely,
Brett M. Kavanaugh
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Especially if she's an obvious liar.
That may very well be the most ridiculous thing you have said on this forum. But the good news is that I defend your right to say it.
I believe him.
A Supreme Court nomination should not be derailed by accusations with so many holes in it. I'm willing to risk having a guy on the Court who might have been a pig in high school or college if it means we maintain respect for a system that requires an accuser to actually prove their claims.
Every previous investigation has revealed Judge Kavanaugh to be an honorable man.
real Americans stand with Judge Kavanaugh against these despicable smears
I will stand with him.
Kavanaugh coordinated the destruction of his 'reputation and good name' when he willingly permitted himself to become a part of The Trump Orbit. He should have known better.
You never had one in the first place, Brett.
Not exactly true. Kavanaugh would be fine and continue his 'judicial work' unimpeded had not the Trump placed him front and center. Nobody would know any of these things. Unfortunately for Kavanaugh, placing oneself too close to the Trump always creates a stain and a stench. Kavanaugh should have known this if he were half as smart as he portends to be.
There is something about Trump that is not good and unwholesome. Can't explain it. But, I do believe that the phenom of The Trump is a danger exceeding that of Dec. 7, 1941. Something happened in 2015-16. And it is still here.