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Again, the president has been clear. let them speak, but let's also let brett kavanaugh speak. and let's let him tell his side of the story before we allow allegations to determine his entire future. >> reporter: while kavanaugh continues to prepare for thursday's hearing, he's also going on the offensive, repeatedly defending his character in an unprecedented television interview. >> i am not perfect. i know that. none of us is perfect. i'm not perfect. but i've never, never done anything like this. >> reporter: and tonight republicans are defending their decision to hire an outside counsel t...