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" Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly. "

Matt Lauer

Enough

Regret

Feel

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Heart

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Did

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Story

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I Am

Guy

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