I believe that the specific details is “lying under oath”. Before one testifies before Congress, they are subjected to a swearing in which places them under oath and attaches the charge.
“I believe that the specific details is “lying under oath”. Before one testifies before Congress, they are subjected to a swearing in which places them under oath and attaches the charge.”
I would never say ANYTHING to Congress, including asking where the bathroom was, without attaching a disclaimer phrase. ‘I’m not entirely clear on this, and don’t recall any of it very well. I’ll honestly do my best.’