I did not have sexual relations with that woman

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Bill Clinton denying the allegations of sexual misconduct.

I did not have sexual relations with that woman, or more simply I did not have sex with that woman is a political catch phrase that has become symbolic of Bill Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

1 Background
2 Appearances in popular culture
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Background

Clinton said the quote during a January 26, 1998, White House press conference when allegations were running high regarding an alleged sexual relationship between himself and Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern. At the conclusion of the press conference, Clinton said:

“

Now, I have to go back to work on my State of the Union speech. And I worked on it until pretty late last night. But I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie, not a single time; never. These allegations are false. And I need to go back to work for the American people.

”

The statement was later proven to be false, as Clinton was revealed to have, in fact engaged in some form of sexual affair with Lewinsky.

The quote has gone on to be widely cited as a meme in popular culture, as well as in politics. It is sometimes referred to as Clinton's "finger wagging" quote because of the style in which the President delivered the statement, the precise tone and speed of his voice being widely imitated.

[edit] Appearances in popular culture

On the show Gilmore Girls, Paris Geller, while sleep talking, has dream conversations with Washington politicians and political reporters, then gasps out this line as she tosses and turns.

In the 2006 film Man of the Year starring Robin Williams, Tom Dobbs runs for President. During one of his speeches, he makes the statement, "I did not have sex with that woman. I wanted to..."

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