Full Text Of Bennett Statement
WASHINGTON (April 16) -- The following is the text of a statement issued by Robert S. Bennett, the attorney for President Bill Clinton, regarding the decision by Paula Jones to appeal the dismissal of her sexual harassment case:
"Judge Wright's decision was correct on both the law and the facts. Her thorough and thoughtful opinion was issued after a full review of all the evidence developed in extensive and far-reaching discovery.
"Therefore, we are confident that the appellate court will not permit Paula Jones and her supporters to pursue this case.
"The President has stated unequivocally that Ms. Jones's allegations are false. An independent judge held that Ms. Jones's rights were not violated and that no rational juror could find for the plaintiff. It is unfortunate that our legal system can nonetheless continue to be abused by Ms. Jones's political and financial supporters who wish to harm the President and who, for their own private agendas, disregard the best interests of the American people."
