"I am willing to talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in any way the committee deems appropriate to refute this false allegation, from 36 years ago, and defend my integrity," Kavanaugh said. "This has not changed," said White House spokesman Kerri Kupec on Monday. "Judge Kavanaugh and the White House both stand by that statement." Still, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said of Ford: "She should not be insulted. She said Sen. Lindsey Graham had told her it could happen as soon as Tuesday and the White House will "respect the process."

Source: ABC News September 17, 2018 04:36 UTC