Modern Politics

"That is not a cow."
"We are appalled that you would think it is a cow."
"That is not even a third-rate cow."
"Those who say it is a cow are only doing so for selfish and partisan purposes."
"The reported 'moo' was an exaggeration."  
"So were the udders."
"So were the emails."
"We believe it is a deer or an elk."
"Since we've told you it is not a cow then no investigation is needed."
"Has there been a confession from any cow?"
"This is really old news."
"Aren't there more important topics?"
"It would be ridiculous to have a cow investigation."
"We resent the "Cowgate" insinuation."
"We will never agree to an investigation."
"We have agreed to an investigation."
"We will, of course, fully cooperate with the investigation."
"It would be inappropriate for us to comment while the investigation is in progress."  
"All of us should withhold judgment."
"But there is not a smidgen of evidence that it is a cow."