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I felt like all of the American people did not believe me because of the things that were said about me, and said that p
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"I felt like all of the American people did not believe me because of the things that were said about me, and said that people would say that it was just for the money, and it wasn't about the money. It was about what he did to me. And I knew I was telling the truth"

- Paula Jones

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Paula Jones was describing the unwanted sexual advances she experienced from then-President Bill Clinton. She felt that the American people did not believe her story due to the fact that of the things that were said about her, and that individuals would say that she was just after cash. She was adamant that it was not about the cash, however about what he did to her. She was confident that she was telling the truth and wanted to be heard. This quote speaks to the power of her conviction and her determination to be heard regardless of the chances. It likewise speaks with the value of believing survivors of sexual harassment and attack, and the need to develop a culture where survivors feel safe to come forward and be heard.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paula Jones somewhere between September 17, 1966 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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