Visibly angry Kavanaugh denies assault allegations, says process has "become a national disgrace"
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/27/grassley-opens-hearing-as-christine-ford-appears-in-public-for-first-time-to-accuse-brett-kavanaugh-sexual-assault.html
A visibly angry Brett Kavanaugh adamantly denied the accusations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford, telling senators Thursday his name has been "totally and permanently destroyed by vicious and false additional accusations" while blasting the process as a "national disgrace" and a "circus."
"This confirmation process has become a national disgrace," the Supreme Court nominee told the Senate Judiciary Committee, which held a hearing on the accusations against him. "The Constitution gives the Senate an important role in the confirmation process. But you have replaced advise and consent with search and destroy."
Kavanaugh said he has "categorically and unequivocally" denied the allegations since they first aired. Since then, he said, "my family and my name have been totally and permanently destroyed by vicious and false additional accusations."
During Thursday's hearing, Kavanaugh abandoned his previously released opening statement to recite a more forceful rebuttal. He grew emotional throughout during his opening statement, including recounting how his 10-year-old daughter said of Ford, "we should pray for the woman."
Kavanaugh insisted the allegations aren't true, and said, "I've never sexually assaulted anyone." He added, "I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process." ...
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