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"Forgot" is a bit strong, how about "I don't recall". (reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBvZlRqOTw)



Ronald Reagan used this during the Iran Contra investigation as well.

Boy, did the universe pull a monkey's paw on him for that.


And after the extreme political fallout of the Iran Contra nobody involved ever stood a chance in politics ever again. I don't know if you recall what happened to Oliver North but it was brutal - he had to endure cushy political appointments for the rest of his life.


I understand insanity is a plausible defense, too, John.




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