CNN is presenting this testimony in its entirety because of the gravity of the crisis involving the presidency -- and because, through its actions, the Congress is asking you, the public, to judge this material for yourselves.
It is our understanding that some of this testimony is sexually explicit and may be inappropriate for children and offensive to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Given the constitutional process that is under way, we feel it is our journalistic responsibility to bring this material to you. We also feel it is our responsibility to caution you about its contents.
PRELIMINARY MEMORANDUM OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL AND INITIAL RESPONSE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFERRAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL