‘I Saw Nothing, Did Nothing Wrong’: Bill Clinton After Testifying On Epstein Files Case
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Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 11:09 IST
Bill Clinton said he testified before the House Oversight Committee to uphold constitutional accountability and support Epstein’s victims, while denying any wrongdoings.
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Former US President Bill Clinton issued a detailed public statement after testifying before the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and had committed no misconduct during their past association.
“I saw nothing and did nothing wrong," Clinton said, summarising his testimony to lawmakers while responding to scrutiny surrounding his past interactions with Epstein.
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The closed-door deposition, held in Chappaqua, New York, marked a historic moment, as it was the first time a former US President had been compelled to testify before Congress.
The investigation is examining Epstein’s connections with influential figures and broader questions about accountability among powerful individuals linked to him.
BILL CLINTON CITES CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY
In his statement, Clinton explained that his decision to testify was guided by democratic principles and respect for oversight institutions.
“I just finished testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee," he said, adding that he appeared for two reasons.
First, he said, was his belief in the country’s founding principles.
“I love my country, including our Constitution, and America was built on the idea that no person is above the law, even presidents, especially presidents."
Clinton said democratic systems require participation and accountability, expressing hope that his testimony would help move the country “back to being a country where we can disagree civilly, and we can search for truth and justice," instead of allowing partisan conflict to dominate public discourse.
DENIAL OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EPSTEIN’S CRIMES
Reiterating his defence, Clinton told lawmakers he had no awareness of Epstein’s criminal conduct during their limited interactions.
“So here’s what I told the committee. First, I had no idea the crimes Epstein was committing," he said.
“I know what I saw and, more importantly, what I didn’t see. And I know what I did and, more importantly, what I didn’t do."
While Clinton has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing, during his deposition, lawmakers questioned him about a well-documented relationship with Epstein and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Clinton said his “brief acquaintance with Epstein ended years before his crimes came to light," adding that Epstein had concealed his actions from those around him.
“We’re only here today because Epstein hid it from everyone so well for so long," he said.
FOCUS ON SURVIVORS AND CALL FOR TRANSPARENCY
The former President said a second motivation for appearing before the committee was to support victims of Epstein’s abuse.
“Girls and women whose lives Jeffrey Epstein destroyed deserve not just justice, but healing. They’ve been waiting too long for both," Clinton said, adding that he shared whatever information he possessed in hopes of preventing similar crimes in the future.
He also called on federal authorities to release the remaining investigative material.
“I hope it will motivate the Justice Department to finally release all the files and to ensure that this never happens again. The survivors deserve that," he said.
According to the Associated Press, lawmakers are grappling with how accountability should apply to powerful individuals who maintained connections with Epstein, particularly after his 2008 guilty plea in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
POLITICAL TENSIONS AFTER HILLARY CLINTON TESTIMONY
Clinton’s deposition came a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the same committee.
In his statement, he criticised Republicans for subpoenaing her, saying she “had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" and “has no memory of ever even meeting him."
Hillary Clinton told lawmakers she had no knowledge of Epstein’s abuse and expected her husband to testify similarly. House Oversight Committee Chair Representative James Comer said ahead of the deposition that lawmakers were seeking answers amid public questions.
Concluding his statement, Clinton said he hoped the release of his testimony would encourage others to cooperate with investigators.
“I hope it will motivate everyone to go in front of Congress to say what they know," he said, urging continued efforts toward accountability and justice for survivors as the investigation moves forward.
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Lawmakers questioned Clinton about past travel and interactions with Epstein, including international humanitarian trips.
AP reported that Epstein visited the White House multiple times during Clinton’s presidency, and that committee members have examined records showing travel aboard Epstein’s airplane, developments that have intensified political debate.
Democrats have argued that compelling Clinton’s testimony sets a broader precedent for questioning other public figures with ties to Epstein, while Republicans have defended the inquiry as necessary oversight.
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