The notion that Britney Spears is mentally or emotionally unfit to testify under oath is a sham.

这样一个概念，即“小甜甜”布兰妮的精神、情绪不宣誓作证是一个骗局。

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The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.

人与盗贼分赃，是恨恶自己的性命；他听见叫人发誓的声音，却不言语。

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Nonetheless, some MPs have called for him to testify under oath about his time in tabloids.

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The inquiry will also have the power to summon witnesses to testify under oath.

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Duncan refused last month to testify under oath before Congress, but he did consent to be interviewed privately by congressional staffers.

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