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Transcript: Clemens on '60 Minutes'

Posted by Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff January 6, 2008 07:00 PM

Below is a partial transcript of Mike Wallace's interview with Roger Clemens, which will air this evening on "60 Minutes". The transcript is courtesy of CBS:

WALLACE: What was your first reaction when you heard what McNamee had said?

CLEMENS: I, I was shocked. I was angry. A lot of emotions.

WALLACE: You're still shocked. You're still angry.

CLEMENS: Oh definitely.

WALLACE: Did you know ahead of time what was going be in George Mitchell's report?

CLEMENS: I did not.

WALLACE: Did Brian McNamee tell you what he was going to say to—

CLEMENS: Didn't tell me a word.

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WALLACE: Why would Brian McNamee tell the truth about Andy Pettitte and lie about you?

CLEMENS: Andy's case is totally is, is totally separate. I was shocked to learn about Andy's situation. Had no idea about it.

WALLACE: Did your former trainer, Brian McNamee ever inject you with anything?

CLEMENS: Yes he did.

WALLACE: What?

CLEMENS: Lidocaine, and B12. It's for my joints and and B12 I take still today.

WALLACE: And that's all.?

CLEMENS: That's it.

WALLACE: Never, never a human growth hormone?

CLEMENS: Never.

WALLACE Never testosterone?

CLEMENS: Never. Never.

WALLACE: And never anabolic steroids?

CLEMENS: Never.

WALLACE: Swear?

CLEMENS: Swear.

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WALLACE: How about a lie detector test?

CLEMENS: Some say they're good. Some say they're not. Do whatever. I mean—

WALLACE: So as far as you're concerned you would conceivably?

CLEMENS: Yeah. I don't know if they're good or bad.

WALLACE: Were you to pass a lie detector test, would that help prove that you're telling the truth and help restore?

CLEMENS: Would it?

WALLACE: I don't know.

CLEMENS I don't either.

For the complete transcript, go to cbsnews.com.

1 comments so far...
  1. Roger Clemens is the least skilled liar i've ever heard the house members were way too kind to this arrogant S.O.B.........He is trying to preserve his smoke and mirrior show hes had the last 10 years and he is willing to throw anyone and everyone under the bus including his poor wife to get the job done.......his arrogance is vivid and very nausiating...

    He needs to be throwing curveballs in a prison yard somewhere while his poor wife is living the good life with someonet that really loves her........

    what a scum sucking dirtbag

    Posted by tom February 13, 08 10:41 PM
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