Former President Bill Clinton told Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse as he faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his connections dating back more than 20 years.
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In an opening statement shared on social media at the start of the testimony, Clinton said, “I saw nothing and did nothing wrong.”
Here are five statements made by Bill Clinton:
1. “First of all, I had no idea about the crimes Epstein was committing. No matter how many photos you show me, I have two things that ultimately matter more than your interpretation of those 20-year-old photos.”
2. “I know what I saw and more importantly what I didn’t see. I know what I did and more importantly what I didn’t do. I didn’t see anything and I didn’t do anything wrong.”
3. “Although my brief acquaintance with Epstein ended years before his crimes came to light, and although during our limited interactions I never caught any hint of what was really going on, I am here to offer what little I know so that I can prevent something like this from ever happening again.”
4. “But before we get started, I have to get personal. You made Hillary come. She had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. Nothing. She doesn’t remember even meeting him. She didn’t travel with him or visit any of his properties. Whether you subpoenaed 10 people or 10,000 including her, it just wasn’t right.”
5. “We began this hearing with me raising my hand and taking an oath to tell the truth. But everyone has a responsibility to be honest with those they represent. Whether you raised your right or not, each of us owes nothing less than truth and accuracy to the American people.”
Clinton’s testimony
Former President Bill Clinton traveled on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane several times in the early 2000s, after he left office and before Epstein was convicted in 2008 of soliciting prostitution from a minor. Newly released Justice Department documents include photos of Clinton with women whose faces have been altered.
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Department of Justice on Dec. 19, 2025 shows former President Bill Clinton (C) swimming alongside a dark-haired woman who appears to be an accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and an unidentified guest at an unidentified location. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed by Congress and signed by US President Donald Trump, mandated the full release of Epstein’s files by December 19, 2025. they showed anger towards underage girls. photos censored. (Photo from background / US Department of Justice / AFP) (AFP)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified Thursday (local time) and told a panel that she had no recollection of ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to offer about his sex crimes. She also said she was asked about UFOs and conspiracy theories from 2016 during her seven-hour session.
The panel’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer, said he plans to question former President Bill Clinton about the photos released by the Justice Department. The committee is also expected to question him about Epstein’s connection to the Clinton Foundation.
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Both Clintons accuse Republicans of running a partisan exercise designed to shield Trump from scrutiny, noting that others in the investigation have been allowed to submit written statements rather than testify in person.
Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled a suicide.
(With input from agencies)
