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When the allegations against her husband are first made public, Hillary Clinton states that they are the result of a "vast right-wing conspiracy". Dismisses the Lewinsky charges as the latest in a long, organized, collaborative series of charges by Clinton political enemies, rather than any wrongdoing by her husband
Clinton says, "I have never had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky. Ive never had an affair with her."
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
Appears on national television & states "Listen to me, Im going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky"
Investigators obtain a semen-stained dress as well as testimony from Lewinsky, Clinton changes tactics and admits that an improper relationship with Lewinsky had taken place
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