Rod Blagojevich

I'm just trying to clear my name and move on with my life.

I'm a good guy. I'm not a bad guy.

I'm not a perfect person, but I'm not a criminal.

I'm an optimist. I always believe that things will get better.

I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot, and I'm still here.

I'm a public figure, and I accept that comes with scrutiny.

I'm just trying to tell my side of the story.

I'm a man of faith. I believe in God.

I'm not going to let this define me.

I'm a proud American.

I'm a big believer in second chances.

I'm just trying to rebuild my life.

I'm a man of the people.

I'm not afraid of the truth.

I'm a loyal person.

I'm a very resilient person.

I'm a work in progress.

I'm not a politician. I'm a public servant.

I'm blacker than Barack Obama. I shined shoes. I grew up in a five-room apartment. My father had a little laundromat in a black community.

I'm like a guy who's been left at the altar. I'm standing there, the tuxedo's on, the flowers are in my hand, and the bride didn't show up.