Missed the 400-hour congressional hearing involving the testimonies from Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee regarding the Mitchell Report? No problem. Below are some of the juicier comments made by Clemens, McNamee and several house representatives who clearly had ulterior motives.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat to Clemens:
“If I walked in here and it was even Steven, you and Mr. McNamee, I must admit that the person I believe most & is Mr. Pettitte. When Mr. McNamee gave his testimony about Knoblauch and Pettitte, those allegations turned out to be true. But for some reason, … when it comes to you, it’s a whole ‘nother thing. … How do you explain this?”
Clemens then insisted one more time that Pettitte had “misheard” him.
“I’ve listened to you very carefully and I take you at your word. And you’re telling me that Andy Pettitte is an honest man, and his credibility is pretty much impeccable. … You said you were misunderstood. But all I’m saying is, it’s hard to believe. It’s hard to believe your story.
“I hate to say that. You’re one of my heroes. But it’s hard to believe you.”
Rep. Dan Burton, an Indiana Republican to McNamee:
“You’re here under oath, and yet we have lie after lie after lie after lie.”
“This is really disgusting. You’re here as a sworn witness, you’re here under oath, and yet we have lie after lie after lie. I know one thing I don’t believe, and that’s you.”
Henry Waxman, a California Democrat to Clemens:
“Excuse me, but this is not your time to argue with me.”
Christopher Shays, a Connecticut Republican to McNamee:
“You were a DRUG DEALER,” he bellowed. “You were dealing drugs.”
“That’s your opinion,” McNamee retorted.
“No,” Shays snapped. “That’s not opinion. You were dealing drugs. You’re telling me that as a former police officer, you weren’t dealing drugs?”
“Dealing in them?” McNamee answered. “Yes.”
“Were they LEGAL drugs?” Shays went on.
“No,” McNamee said, almost in a whisper.
“Then you were a drug dealer,” he said.
Clemens after Rep. Bruce Braley asked him if he was a vegan:
“I don’t know what that is,” Clemens replied. “I’m sorry.”
Burton hammering McNamee about his past lies was outstanding. That, and Clemens looking completely befuddled over being asked if he’s a vegan.
