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Roger Clemens made an interesting opening statement in congressional hearings today. (AP Images)

Some highlights from Roger Clemens' opening statement in today's congressional hearings:

• "I have never used steroids, human growth hormone, or any other type of illegal performance enhancing drugs. I think these types of drugs should play no role in athletics at any level, and I fully support Senator Mitchell's conclusions that steroids have no place in baseball."
• "I have tried to model my baseball career, and indeed my entire life, on the premise that 'your body is your temple.'"
• "I am a positive person and enjoy doing things for others. I am not just a ballplayer; I am a human being."
• "If I am guilty of anything, it is of being too trusting of others; wanting to see the best in everyone; and being nice to everyone."
• "I have freely and without question shared the talents God gave me with children, young and old, and will continue to do so."
• "Do I think steroids are good for helping someone's performance? No. In fact, I think they are detrimental. Should there be more extensive testing? Yes."
• "No matter what we discuss here today, I am never going to have my name restored."
• "I am not saying Senator Mitchell's report is entirely wrong and I am not trying to convince those who have already made up their minds based only on an allegation. For those with an open mind, however, I am saying that Brian McNamee's statements about me are wrong. Once again, I never took steroids or human growth hormone."

You can read Clemens' opening statement here.