Dim the lighting – it is unpleasant to lie with a bright light shining in your eyes.

把灯光调暗–在刺眼的灯光下躺着不舒服。

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Don't tell me your story is a lie.

不要告诉我你的故事是一个谎言。

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Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up.

也要殷殷教训你的儿女，无论你坐在家里,行在路上，躺下，起来，都要谈论。

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So is lying to someone who then repeats your lie to a federal official.

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But lying to a federal executive branch employee is -- even if you're not under oath and even if telling the truth might incriminate you and even if no one is fooled by your lie.

FORBES: Just say, "No comment"

So if you agree with me, I need you to tell Congress where your priorities lie.

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