David Brock Impeachment Trial: 2000

Questioned on the stand about whether he lied to the House investigators when asked about certain documents, Brock said he found the questions of House attorney Steinfield confusing. He added that, before appearing for his interview by the House Judiciary Committee, he had been warned by his lawyer not to violate court confidentiality. He said he gave copies to his attorney in April, skimmed them before his interview, but was reluctant to discuss them because of the confidentiality. "I guess looking back you could say my answers weren't complete," he admitted, "but they were truthful and not intended to mislead. I did the best I could at the time. I never intentionally misled the House Judiciary Committee in its investigation."