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I never took a bribe. This is the truth, and there is no other.

Corruption never has been compulsory.

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

During my 21 years of playing cricket, I have never been approached by anyone or offered a bribe.

Dealing with the government does not mean you have to give a bribe.

I was never the diplomatic diplomat.

I've never been involved in any kind of political movement.

I never intended to be a politician or office-seeker.

Bribes are not offered in such a way that you can prove them, and in order to prove that I didn't accept a bribe, I had to run.

I have never been a member of a Tea Party.