When he is given a fair opportunity to defend himself, the allegations will be demonstrated to be unfounded.

No one is smarter or better than this guy, and if this man says there's no evidence to substantiate the charge, then I feel the charge should be withdrawn.

I want to know whether or not Dr. Dukes is still on their list of experts.

We expect to be exonerated on Tuesday.

The allegations were known way back over two years ago by the auditor general. We don't know why it took so long to charge him, but we're pleased at least that we now have the opportunity to clear his name.

I would hate to think that politics have a great role to play in investigations and charges, but I've been around long enough to know they do.