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He has trumpeted his credentials as a faithful husband and fine father, volunteered to reporters that he no longer drinks, and attacked Clinton for being an immoral philanderer who has tarnished the dignity of the Oval Office.
But within seconds, Clinton tarnished his apology by lapsing into excuses, self-justifications, and blame-shifting.
The NYT says that the day's solemn mood was "somewhat tarnished" by reports that Clinton planned an all-out drive to help Democrats win back the House.
In her long-expected announcement , Dole likened Bush to Ronald Reagan and said he would repair the presidency's tarnished image.
Gotti has even tarnished the mob's Coppolaesque grandeur.