Zachary Taylor

As to the Constitution and the Union, I have taken an oath to support the one, and I cannot do so without preserving the other, unless I commit perjury, which I certainly don't intend to do. We must cherish the Constitution to the last.

American President

James L. Buckley

It would seem, therefore, that this constitutional safeguard may no longer serve its original purpose, especially when, as we learned last year, some acts of perjury may now be acceptable - in this world, at least, if not the next.

American Politician

Johnnie Cochran

If you commit perjury in a so-called first-degree murder case, and you're caught red-handed for the entire world to see, and you get only a $200 fine, what kind of message does that send about lying in our courts?

American Lawyer

Rodney Frelinghuysen

It is now clear that the president violated both his oath of office and the oath he took to tell the truth. In doing so, Bill Clinton not only committed perjury, he violated the public trust.

Mark Fuhrman

I had bought a farm, was trying to rebuild my life and just looking to be left alone. Then I get charged with perjury strictly for political purposes.

American Public Servant

Joseph Butler

The tongue may be employed about, and made to serve all the purposes of vice, in tempting and deceiving, in perjury and injustice.

English Clergyman

Nancy Johnson

No one is above the law, not even the president. I believe perjury does meet at least the definition of high misdemeanor.

Stephanie Coontz

A primary motivation for introducing no-fault divorce was, in fact, to reduce perjury in the legal system.

American Author

Ken Starr

There is no excuse for perjury - never, never, never. There is truth, and the truth demands respect.

George Galloway

I'm demanding to be prosecuted. I'm begging to be prosecuted for perjury.

British Politician

Perjury disrupts the justice system, as it relies on truthful testimonies to make fair judgements.

Court Integrity

Perjury is a serious criminal offense and not just a simple lie; it can result in legal penalties.

Serious Crime

Perjury specifically refers to lies told after taking an oath to speak truthfully in legal settings.

Oath Binding

While related to legal proceedings, perjury can also occur in other formal situations requiring an oath.

Beyond Courtroom

Legally binding documents like affidavits also fall under perjury laws if false statements are made.

Sworn Affidavits

Perjury involves intentionally lying; making an honest mistake does not constitute perjury.