Without lying Kenyan pot smokers couldn't become President. Without lying many Supreme court nominees would never be confirmed. Without lying most congressmen would never be elected.
Our entire system depends heavily on a person's right to look their opponents in the eye and tell the biggest fattest whopper they can.
I think I was the only Green Beret in the Navy with 4 Medals of Honor, I looked great in my uniform.
Oh, and I was a General too.
"Pleased to meet you, Your Majesty!"