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And then you escaped. how are you so sure that it was he? >> the same way that i'm sure that i'm talking to you right now. just basic memory functions. also just the level of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the brain that as you know encodes that neurotransmitter, encodes memories into the hippocampus, so the trauma-related experience then is kind of locked there whereas other details kind of drift. >> and he walked a razor's edge, saying he has no ill will toward her while swearing he's innocent of what she says he did. >> my family and i intend no ill will toward dr. ford or her family. bu...

>> 100%. >> how are you so sure that it was he? >> the same way that i'm sure that i'm talking towel right now is just basic memory functions and also just the level of nor epinephrine and epinephrine in the brain that as you know encodes that nerve, transmitter encodes memories into the hippocampus so the related experience is locked there whereas other details kind of drift. >> what is the strongest memory you have, strongest memory of the incident, something that you cannot forget? take whatever time you need. >> indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter, the uproar ious laughter between...

>> fortunately they have the support network, and fortunately nobody in my family have talked about to anything to the extent of ford. >> then you are lucky. >> boys will be boys and i hate that term, john, and i hate that term. >> what does that mean in this case? are you saying -- i know you don't think he did it, but if he did, is it excusable? >> no. >> let me play what christine blasey ford said yesterday about whether or not she is sure this is brett kavanaugh. >> how are you so sure it was he? >> the same way that i am sure that i am talking to you right now, just basic memory functions...

Was time to just say what i needed to say. >> i'm sorry. i want to ask you one question about the attack itself. you are very clear about the attack, being pushed into the room. you say you don't know quite by whom, but that it was brett kavanaugh that covered your mouth to prevent you from screaming. and then you escaped. how are you so sure that it was he? >> the same way i'm sure i'm talking to you right now. basic memory functions. and also just the level of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the brain that sort of, as you know, encodes that neurotransmitter encodes memories into the hippoc...

>> she's a fact witness, but she's also her own built-in expert witness. and you can see how she must have compensated for the stress that this incident imposed upon her by becoming the consummate professional. i think it makes her oeven more believable. you see how she dealt with these events. how she became the strong woman who is ultimately able to come forward. lindsey graham's big complaint about her is she can't tell you when and where it happened so you can't believe her. and perhaps he'll find some folks who will agree without those details she's not credible. but her explanation and t...