111. In his most emphatic denial since the scandal surfaced last Wednesday, Clinton also rejected accusations that he had urged Lewinsky to lie under oath about their relationship. 112. In essence, they have accused Clinton of lying under oath when he told the grand jury that he was only a passive recipient of her sexual favors. 113. In addition, Hyde has scheduled a hearing Tuesday in which individuals convicted of perjury and other witnesses will testify about the consequences of lying under oath. 114. In many cases, to admit now would be to admit Clinton had lied under oath before. 115. In other words, lying under oath about official government business would be impeachable, but lying to cover up an inappropriate relationship would not be. 116. In plain language, inducing someone to lie under oath is a felony. 117. In the Catholic world of Schippers, who spent five years studying the priesthood before he met his wife, few things are worse than lying under oath. 118. In the cemetery near the church, the mortal remains of revered church members lie under carefully maintained marble and granite. 119. In the debate, one Republican after another said he or she had to vote to impeach Bill Clinton because he lied under oath. 120. In the end, Starr cited five instances where he alleged that Clinton had lied under oath in his impeachment report to the Congress. |