Waching daily Sep 28 2018

This whole two-week effort

has been a calculated and orchestrated political hit,

fueled with apparent pent-up anger about President Trump

and the 2016 election,

fear that has been unfairly stoked

about my judicial record,

revenge on behalf of the Clintons,

and millions of dollars in money from outside,

left-wing opposition groups.

This is a circus.

The consequences will extend long past my nomination.

The consequences will be with us for decades.

This grotesque and coordinated character assassination

will dissuade confident and good people

of all political persuasions from serving our country.

And as we all know, in the United States

political system of the early 2000s,

what goes around comes around.

I am an optimistic guy.

I always try to be on the sunrise side of the mountain,

to be optimistic about the day that is coming.

But today I have to say that I fear for the future.

Last time I was here, I told this committee

that a federal judge must be independent,

not swayed by public or political pressure.

I said I was such a judge.

And I am.

I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process.

You've tried hard.

You've given it your all.

No one can question your effort.

But your coordinated and well-funded effort

to destroy my good name and destroy my family

will not drive me out.

The vile threats of violence against my family

will not drive me out.

You may defeat me in the final vote,

but you'll never get me to quit.

Never.

I'm here today to tell the truth.

I've never sexually assaulted anyone,

not in high school, not in college, not ever.

Sexual assault is horrific.

One of my closest friends to this day

is a woman who was sexually abused

and who in the 1990s, when we were in our 30s,

confided in me about the abuse and sought my advice.

I was one of the only people she consulted.

Allegations of sexual assault must always

be taken seriously — always.

Those who make allegations always deserve to be heard.

At the same time, the person who

is the subject of the allegations

also deserves to be heard.

Due process is a foundation of the American rule of law.

Due process means listening to both sides.

I'm not questioning that Dr. Ford may

have been sexually assaulted by some person

in some place at some time.

But I have never done this — to her or to anyone.

That's not who I am.

It is not who I was.

I am innocent of this charge.

I intend no ill will to Dr. Ford and her family.

The other night Ashley and my daughter Liza

said their prayers

and little Liza, all of 10 years old,

said to Ashley, "We should pray for the woman."

It's a lot of wisdom from a 10-year-old.

We mean — we mean no ill will.

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September 27, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News - Duration: 32:04.

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Breaking News - What happened to Ryder Cup hero Victor Dubuisson? - Duration: 8:28.

Ou se trouve Victor Dubuisson? Where is the hero of Gleneagles? What has become of the man who could - should - have been sending French fans into ooh-la-la eruptions of joy at Le Golf National this week? Four years on from being hailed as Le Phenomenon, just one of the titles inspired by his barnstorming performance in Europe's triumph over the USA, the famously distant Dubuisson is further removed from the spotlight than even he would like

Bearing the actual physical scars of an operation intended to repair a serious inner ear problem, he has retreated into 'frustrated' inactivity that he openly describes as 'stressful'

Not that Dubuisson is very open about anything, of course. If you aren't aware of his reclusive streak by now, you've simply not been paying attention

This is a man who refuses to answer questions that stray within a mile of the personal, a supreme talent who may or may not have left school at 'ten or 12' - and may or may not have been abandoned by his parents at the same age

What we know for certain is that he hasn't hit a ball in anger since missing the cut in the Open de Espana in April

His season has been, to quote the man directly, 'f****d'. With the Ryder Cup about to tee off in his home nation, Dubuisson isn't even the ghost at the banquet

When he might have been the Face of French golf, he is in the shadows. Not certain to even tune in, so hurtful is it to watch others do what he cannot

'Because I can't play, I don't watch too much golf on TV,' said Dubuisson. 'It affects me

It frustrates me even more. 'Of course I miss golf. I've been doing this every day since I was little, that's why it's frustrating, not being able to play

'When you know that the season is f****d, it's very difficult.' That word, difficult, is used regularly in connection with a player who is popular enough with his peers - less so with tournament organisers and sponsors, who rely on the pros helping to generate publicity

That's never been Dubuisson's thing. Probably never will. Still, it obviously irks him when some get the wrong idea about his absence, as he revealed in an interview with Nice-Matin

Quizzed on whether he understood why some were questioning his desire to play, particularly in this enormously important year for France, Dubuisson said: 'I do not understand, no

'I know I represent a lot for things for French golf. But it can happen that you get hurt

'Like when someone is sick. Me, I got hurt doing my job. All athletes are injured at one time or another

' Specifically on the subject of missing the Ryder Cup, he said: 'You know, a career is very long, all players have problems from time to time

'And you're never safe from injury. I know that, in two or three years' time, people will not remember this

'I am extremely disappointed not to be able to play golf for such a long time, especially in the year the Ryder Cup is hosted by France

'I would have loved to give myself a chance to be part of the European team again

'But my health is a priority. I hope to return to play as soon as possible.' The crisis began last year, when a sinus problem made breathing difficult - and flying 'unbearable'

Not that he was overly focused in 2017, anyway, admitting that for half of the season: 'I spent almost 80 per cent of my time fishing

' Still, as he put together a strong close to the year, including finishing third at the Dunhill in Scotland, he admitted the Ryder Cup was 'always in the corner of my mind'

With that as motivation, he went in for an operation - the scars behind his left ear are the telltale sign - intended to solve the sinus issues

Taking up the tale, Dubuisson said: 'I had this accident when I came back from the Spanish Open, my eardrum was hurt on the flight home - it exploded

'I had to have an operation and can't fly any more. It started with a sinus operation last year that had consequences for the future

'I could hit balls but at the moment of impact it hurt me a lot. It would slow down my healing and affect my balance

'Yes, clearly it's frustrating. All season, I've been wanting to play.After eight years on the Tour, not playing is weird

'I still do my rehabilitation so I can hear normally. I have to be very careful

I cannot hear anything on one side. 'I have a medical exemption. I can't fly or go underwater for at least six or seven months

'Let's imagine I had broken an arm. I could have started again at the end of the season

But I've only played half a tournament.' It's sad to see such a fine talent sidelined by injury

Sadder still to hear his response to being told he still looked trim and in shape

'But I do not do much, to be honest,' said Dubuisson. 'It's just so stressful that I'm not gaining weight

And being unable to hear scares me.' Given his reputation for unpredictability, maybe he will surprise everyone by pitching up at the big show outside Paris

Smiling and shaking hands with well wishers and European Tour bigwigs alike. For all we know, his ear has healed and he's honing his skills daily, ready to recapture the form that made him such an unstoppable force at Gleneagles, when he took two-and-a-half points from three in a one-sided spanking of the Yanks

When he speaks of those magical three days in 2014, it is always with warmth, declaring: 'That will remain with me forever

' None who watched him in his pomp will forget just how good Dubuisson was. All are asking the same thing

Whatever happened to the Gallic genius with the D'Artagnan goatee and the swashbuckling style? 'Apparently he sacked his golf coach so he can get a fishing coach,' the website National Club Golfer

com reported one tour player saying anonymously this week. 'The ear thing is true, apparently, but he doesn't want to play golf

'There are stories of him turning up and then just going home, or leaving his clubs at airports as he can't be arsed waiting that extra 20 minutes for them

'One year he turned up to Abu Dhabi with no trousers and his clubs were left there from the Race to Dubai the previous December

He claims he is shy and really concerned with what people think of him. He is an enigma that is getting a little old

' Another player confirmed he had also heard stories of Dubuisson getting to airports then going straight home because 'he doesn't fancy it'

He added: 'I just don't think he enjoys golf and I'm not sure he ever has. I think he's just good at it

But beyond that it's difficult for me to give an opinion because I don't know him personally

' A third player added: 'I got on with him fine but didn't know him well. He's a legend really, just doesn't give a s**t

I'm a fan.' Well, we all are. The question is when will we see him again?

For more infomation >> Breaking News - What happened to Ryder Cup hero Victor Dubuisson? - Duration: 8:28.

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Man Utd news: Wayne Rooney wades in on Jose Mourinho vs Paul Pogba feud, Frenchman warned - Duration: 3:02.

 Pogba had a game to forget in United's last outing, which saw the Red Devils suffer a 3-2 defeat to Brighton

 The World Cup winner was critical of his team-mates' attitude at the Amex Stadium and insinuated that they weren't properly prepared for the match

 "I will always try, I know I lost a lot of balls, that shouldn't happen for a midfielder," the France international told The BBC

 "I try, I keep pushing, that's my personality. I know if I lose some balls I try to play it simple but sometimes when it's not your day, it's not your day

 "I think they prepared [for] the game very well, they prepared much better than us

They really want to press, and stuff like this." Pogba's comments further fuelled talk of a rift between himself and manager Jose Mourinho, who is also seemingly at odds with United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward

 Rooney agrees with Pogba's statement, to a certain extent, but believes he must take it upon himself to ensure he's firing on all cylinders

 "He is a fantastic player but he has to do it for himself," the former United and England striker told CNN World Sport

 "If they're going to win the title, he'll be the main player in terms of them doing that

 "You hear a lot of people saying Jose Mourinho needs to get the best out of him but he needs to do it for himself and prove he's at that level to help Man United

" Pogba's decision to publicly lambast his team-mates surprised many, including former United midfielder Gordon Strachan

 "I find it very strange that Pogba, and it might have just been lost in translation mind, would come out when you're sitting in the dressing room potentially watching the TV," he told Sky Sports on The Debate

 "How would you feel knowing fine well you tried you're but you've had a stinker? We've all done that

 "Sometimes when you don't play well it looks like you're not trying. "If you're trying your hardest and someone is saying 'by the way, we're not trying

' I don't know how I'd react to that." Pogba and his team-mates return to action on Monday night, when they'll welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford