FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: MIRA WEINSTEIN, 202-331-0066 x705

NOW STATEMENT ON KENNETH STARR'S
INVESTIGATION OF PRESIDENT CLINTON

January 23, 1998

The information available publicly regarding Kenneth Starr's investigation leaves the National Organization for Women unable to comment responsibly about the validity of the allegations of obstruction of justice or suborning perjury by President Clinton.

Based on public reports, it appears that Monica Lewinsky gave different versions of her relationship with President Clinton in a deposition and on tape to a co-worker. We will watch the evidence closely as it becomes available to ensure that Ms. Lewinsky is not (and has never been) coerced by any involved party, including President Clinton, Vernon Jordan, Linda Tripp and Kenneth Starr, among others. If credible evidence of wrongdoing by any party emerges, we will speak out and urge women's rights supporters across the country to make their voices heard.

Link to this release at http://www.now.org/press/01-98/01-23-98.html

See also: NOW Demands Public Officials Reject Aphrodisiac of Power (1/28/98)