00:08I come to this inquiry with sadness, I do so out of respect for the Constitution, for my family,
00:18to my fellow countrymen and to justice.
00:22This accusation adds to the many I have endured, created by the committee of my adversaries.
00:32I have been accused of having ties to Pablo Escobar, who repeatedly ordered my assassination in retaliation for my compliance with the
00:42duty.
00:42I have been accused of being a narco-paramilitary, despite our results in reducing drug trafficking and dismantling paramilitarism.
00:53I have been accused of human rights violations despite the democratic security policy
01:01that served all Colombians and the free exercise of democracy.
01:07The term "false positives" was coined by someone in my government who should have prevented them or punished them in time.
01:18I have been accused of bribing witnesses because of my resolute defense of my reputation.
01:24I am eager to contribute to the strength of democracy and freedoms for the benefit of present and future generations.
01:35beyond the cycle of my life.
01:37I come to this accusation with the pain of the unjust conviction of my brother, a farmer with basic moral values,
01:46condemned by those who knew nothing about him, beyond the opinions of his accusers, the same committee of my
01:56political adversaries.
01:59I thought I had served the nation, but today I come to say that I have not been a murderer.
02:05The pain I feel does not diminish my love and my fight for Colombia, which remains above honors.
02:14and pains.
02:35Thank you!
02:35Thank you!
02:35Thank you!
