I Have No Recollection Edit Meaning

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Typically invoked by governmental officials during sworn testimony to the U.S. Congress to deny potentially damaging -- politically and/or criminally -- behavior.

From the 1994 film "Clear and Present Danger" starring Harrison Ford:

Jack Ryan: Who authorized this?

Robert Ritter: I'm sure they'll ask you that.

Jack Ryan: Who authorized it?

Robert Ritter: I have no recollection, Senator

See testimony, government, lying, memory, politics, criminal