[Ruff said Clinton has every right to have confidential communications with Lindsey, the deputy White House counsel.] That's not shielding, ... That's a principle of law that all lawyers understand.

Counsel for both the DNC and Clinton/Gore used those (FEC) guidelines to approve every ad to ensure strict compliance with the law, ... We are hopeful that once the Department has reviewed this matter fully, it will conclude that these ads were proper.

Our last words to you, which are the words I began with: William Jefferson Clinton is not guilty of the charges that have been brought against him, he did not commit perjury, he did not commit obstruction of justice, he must not be removed from office,

This is a pattern of lawyers and others in the White House busting their backs to do the best work they can to be try to be responsive,

the White House remains willing to cooperate with the committee, as we have over the past eight months, and to provide information that is responsive to the committee's legitimate oversight and investigative concerns.

We should send a message to the House, please do not bunch up your allegations. Charge each act of wrongdoing in a separate count. Such a change would clarify things and allow for a cleaner vote on guilt or innocence.